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Public Relations Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 April 2012

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

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Niall Collins

Ceist:

114 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount paid on external public relations and communications consultants; the name of each organisation used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20788/12]

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Details of the Department's usage of external public relations and communications companies over the past decade are outlined in the tabular statement below. The Department spent a total of €8,700 over the past ten years on external public relations and communications consultants. Spending has been kept to this minimal level as the Department's press office deals with media queries and public relations matters.

Company

Service Provided

Year

Amount (€)

Carr Communications

Advise on a PR strategy for Press Office

2002

6,500

Carr Communications

Media Skills training

2004

450

Carr Communications

Media Skills training for top management

1/1/2012 to date

1,800

Total:

8,750

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