Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1367. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he will provide details in tabular form of the names of all external public relations and consultancy persons and organisations used by his Department for the years 2011 and 2010; the amount paid to each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37502/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra1369. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he will detail in tabular form the amount paid on external public relations and communications consultants since February 2011; the reason for the payment; the name of each organisation used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37535/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1367 and 1369 together.
My Department does not employ external public relations and consultancy persons and organisations. 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.
