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Consultancy Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 April 2012

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

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Niall Collins

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234 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. [20789/12]

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Freagraí scríofa

The amount spent on external public relations and communications consultants by my Department since its formation in March 2011 is €4,828. Communications Clinic were paid €3,860 and Montague Communications were paid €968 for the development,delivery and management of a publicity and advertising campaign in respect of Bike Week, 2011. Internal Departmental resources are used for such matters as far as is possible. However, occasionally external assistance may be required.

By way of comparison, I would draw the Deputy's attention to PQ 305 of the 14th December 2011 which shows that the average spend on external public relations and communications in the years 2006 to 2010 inclusive was €149,120.

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