Consultancy Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 April 2012

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Ceisteanna (196)

Niall Collins

Ceist:

197 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount paid on external public relations and communications consultants; the name of each organisation used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20775/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

My Department does not employ external public relations companies. Public relations advice, where required is provided by my Department's Press Office. It is not possible to provide costs for this service, as the work is carried out as part of the standard duties of the staff involved.