Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 22 May 1996

Vol. 465 No. 7

Written Answers. - Departmental Consultancy Costs.

Ivor Callely

Ceist:

129 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the total cost to the Exchequer in 1995 arising from the engagement, by him and his Department, of public relations companies; if he will give a breakdown of this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10474/96]

Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Lowry)

The total cost to the Department of Transport, Energy and Communications for the engagement of public relations companies in 1995 was £60,500 which was paid to the Bill O'Herlihy Communications Group/Public Relations of Ireland Ltd.