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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 5 Jul 2001

Vol. 540 No. 3

Written Answers. - Consultancy Contracts.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

65 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources 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. [20852/01]

No consultancy or PR firms have been employed during the past 12 months to undertake promotional work. Consultants were engaged to advise my Department on communications strategy, at an estimated cost of £26,000.

Five members of staff are assigned to the Department's media and communications office.

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