Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2024
36. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has spent money or sought external assistance with Departmental, Ministerial public relations; if so, the cost; and the name of the agencies, consultants and companies involved in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [5365/24]
View answerMy Department has a press office function who manage public relations and media queries, alongside other communications personnel working on digital marketing, campaigns, events, and internal communications. My Department may occasionally engage external PR expertise where specialist or extensive support is required.
The information which the Deputy requested in relation to my Department is outlined in the table below.
|
Consultant/Company |
Year |
Purpose |
Cost |
|
RPS Communications |
2020-2022 |
PR support to help with Tellus survey outreach/info line |
€134,566 |
|
OSD Digital Agency |
2020 |
Social media campaign advice |
€3,176 |
|
Kano Communications |
2022-2023 |
PR Support as part of Reduce Your Use Campaign |
€5,535 |
