State Advertising.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 October 2004

Wednesday, 13 October 2004

Ceisteanna (102)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

103 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the number of companies which submitted tenders for the Government contract relating to Government advertising; the timeframe for such contracts; the last occasion tenders were sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24703/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Parlon)

Tenders for State advertising, placement in print media, were sought in April 2004. Fifteen advertising companies submitted valid tenders on 14 May 2004. The contract has been awarded to Brindley Advertising Limited for three years from 1 September 2004. Tenders were last sought in September 2000.