Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2006
344 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Transport the total amount paid in terms of fees or expenses for the appointment of press or public relations consultants from outside his Department for each year since 2002; the firms appointed and the specific project or responsibility for which they were engaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26974/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department has, on limited occasions, employed outside professional public relations advice. Tony O'Brien Communications was employed in 2004 to assist the Department with media relations and was paid a fee of approximately €6,000. Laurie Cearr Associates was employed by the Department for the organisation and management of public relations activities and other work in 2002 and in 2004 and was paid approximately €15,000 in total.
