Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:317 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the total amount paid to consultancy or public relations firms in the past 12 months in respect of the promotion of the work of the Minister or his office; the number of persons engaged in public relations or consultancy work on a full-time basis and on a part-time basis in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20862/01]