I do not have the information that the Deputy has requested as it is the responsibility of each individual public sector organisation to determine the most efficient and cost effective way for it to communicate with the public and its other stakeholders.
In relation to my Department, it interacts with the public via numerous media channels including written, telephone, web sites, meetings and press releases which are published on a regular basis. I have also provided opportunities for the public to provide feedback to my policy initiatives via online fora and public consultation processes.
My Department maintains 11 websites that are focused on delivering information and mapping services to the wide range of stakeholders that have an interest in the Communications, Energy, and Natural Resources areas for which my Department is responsible. The websites vary between those of general interest, and those which supply technical information and services to specialised stakeholder groups.
The total setup cost of all websites from 2007 to 2010 is €484,607. The total cost of maintaining these websites including technical maintenance, ongoing development, and hosting charges was €183,000 in 2010.