Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011
140 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details, including the value and the name of the beneficiary, of any contract awarded by him or any public body directly under his control for public relations, communications and consultancy services from 9 March 2011 to date in 2011. [25502/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI take it that the Deputy is referring solely to public relations costs and not to advertising costs that would be incurred by my Department in the normal course of business, such as entries into telephone directories, the placing of advertisements in national newspapers, recruitment advertising, advertising associated with the national development plans, e-tenders etc.
The table below details the spend for public relations, communications and consultancy services from 9 March 2011 to date, for both my Department and also for the agencies under my aegis:—
|
Date of Award |
Name of Company |
Value of Contract |
Brief Description of Contract |
|
May 2011 |
MKO Partners Ltd |
€35,819.80 |
External validation of the savings reported in respect of three sample initiatives under the Croke Park Agreement. This Review was undertaken under the auspices of the National Implementation Body. |
|
July 2011 |
Deloitte Ireland & Accenture |
€24,195 (plus VAT) per month |
Three month contract to assist with the development of a public sector reform plan |
|
Date of Award |
Name of Company |
Value of Contract |
Brief Description of Contract |
|
May 2011 |
The Media Group |
Total value of contract estimated at €10,000. |
Media/Public relations issues associated with the Dublin City Council revaluation. |
|
Date of Award |
Name of Company |
Value of Contract |
Brief Description of Contract |
|
April 2011 |
System Dynamics |
€16,000 |
Lotus Notes Development (I.T.) |
|
July 2011 |
Dr Brendan Williams |
€2,500 |
Analysis of case material for investigation |
|
August 2011 |
Eamonn Galligan |
€907.50 |
Consultancy in respect of planning & development regulations |
In the period in question the Office of Public Works, the Public Appointments Service, the Commission for Public Service Appointments and the State Lab, have awarded no contracts in relation to public relations, communications or consultancy services.
