Written Answers Nos. 902-921
902. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the updated figures for expenditure savings as outlined in last years budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36981/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra903. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the figures for any potential savings in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36982/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 902 and 903 together.
My Department’s gross allocation to deliver its wide range of programmes and measures in 2012 is €268.451m. For the Deputy’s information, on 31st August 2012, my Department’s gross expenditure totalled approximately €171.5m. This represents 99% of the published profile and 64% of the REV allocation. I expect expenditure to remain on profile and that my allocation will be fully drawn down.
I will continue to closely monitor expenditure trends across all my Department’s subheads in the lead up to year-end.
904. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of agencies, authorities, boards, committees, working groups, tribunals, council services, task forces, agencies or other quangos set up by his Department since February 2011; the number abolished since then; the extra cost of quangos which were established; the savings from the abolition of quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37239/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra941. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of State bodies that have been set up since 9 March 2011; the rationale behind these decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39992/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 904 and 941 together.
No State bodies/agencies have been set up from within my Department's Vote Group since my Department was established on 2 June 2011. Deputies will be aware, however, that on foot of rationalisation measures announced in the Public Service Reform Plan on 17 November 2011, a number of bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group have been identified for amalgamations/mergers or critical review. Reports in this regard have been submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and are currently being assessed. I anticipate that they will be considered by Government in due course.
As the Deputies will also be aware, the priorities set out in the Programme for Government for the rationalisation of State agencies provide that such rationalisation must be cost effective and lead to a more transparent, accountable and efficient public service. However, it is not possible at this stage to outline projected savings for each body to be rationalised.
With regard to other committees, etc, referred to in the Deputies' Questions, I am assuming that it is not intended that routine internal committees and working groups, established within my Department to support the delivery of its goals, be included. Other relevant committees, groups, etc, that have been established since 2 June 2011, are listed below.
The Peatlands Council, which was established to assist in responding in a strategic way to the provisions of the EU Habitats Directive, which require Ireland to protect and conserve important peatland habitats. Inter-Departmental Committee to examine the feasibility of the implementation of the Creative Capital Report – Building Ireland’s Audiovisual Creative Economy. Working Group to review the operation of Part IV (Architectural Heritage) of the Planning and Development Act 2000. High-Level Steering Group and the Biodiversity Working Group under the National Biodiversity Plan. Inter-Departmental Group on 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030. Ulster Canal Inter-Agency Group to examine ways to help advance the Ulster Canal Project, including reviewing the timeframe for the project.
It may be noted that a cross-representative advisory/working group set up in 2011 to consult across the arts sector and recommend actionable steps in the area of philanthropy in relation to the arts has submitted its report and is no longer in operation. No other groups of the nature referred to were abolished since the establishment of my Department.
905. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the estimated cost of each quango in his Department; the amount expected to be saved from the mergers of quangos in his Department; the basis for this figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37255/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe State bodies/agencies currently funded from my Department's Vote Group are listed in the table below. It should be noted that Waterways Ireland and An Foras Teanga (comprising Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency) are North-South Implementation Bodies and are subject to dual arrangements in relation to funding.
Details of the expenditure allocations made available to the bodies in question are published each year in the annual Revised Estimates Volume (REV) and the Appropriation Account. The REV also includes Agency Statements, which provide details in relation to expenditure on administration and pay in the previous year. These publications are available on the website of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform at www.per.gov.ie and on the website of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General at www.audgen.gov.ie. For ease of reference, Departmental allocations at subhead level are available at the following link http://per.gov.ie/estpubexp2012.
As the Deputy is aware, the Government announced a series of rationalisation measures in the Public Service Reform Plan on 17th November 2011. A number of amalgamations, mergers and critical reviews of bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group have been submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and are currently being assessed. I anticipate that they will be considered by Government in due course.
The priorities set out in the Programme for Government for the rationalisation of State agencies provide that rationalisation must be cost effective and lead to a more transparent, accountable and efficient public service. However, as the Deputy will appreciate, it is not possible at this stage to outline projected savings for each State body to be rationalised until final decisions have been made.
TABLE: Bodies Funded from the Vote Group of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
|
Body |
Website Address |
|
Waterways Ireland |
www.waterwaysireland.org |
|
An Foras Teanga, which comprises: |
- |
|
Foras na Gaeilge |
www.gaeilge.ie www.forasnagaeilge.ie |
|
Tha Boord o Ulstèr-Scotch/The Ulster-Scots Agency |
www.ulsterscotsagency.com |
|
An Coimisinéir Teanga |
www.coimisineir.ie |
|
Údarás na Gaeltachta |
www.udaras.ie |
|
Arts Council |
www.artscouncil.ie |
|
National Archives |
www.nationalarchives.ie |
|
Irish Manuscripts Commission |
www.irishmanuscripts.ie |
|
National Museum of Ireland |
www.museum.ie |
|
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) |
www.modernart.ie |
|
National Gallery of Ireland |
www.nationalgallery.ie |
|
Crawford Gallery |
www.crawfordartgallery.com |
|
National Concert Hall |
www.nch.ie |
|
National Library of Ireland |
www.nli.ie |
|
Chester Beatty Library |
www.cbl.ie |
|
Irish Film Board |
www.irishfilmboard.ie |
|
Heritage Council |
www.heritagecouncil.ie |
906. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of new jobs created by his Department as a result of the jobs initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37271/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra907. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of new jobs created by his Department as a result of the action plan on jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37287/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra908. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of new jobs created by his Department as a result of budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37303/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 906 to 908, inclusive, together.
In relation to the Government's Action Plan for Jobs, published in February 2012, there are 11 specific actions to be undertaken by my Department and the agencies under its remit in the areas of arts, culture and creative enterprise. Together, I believe that we are working towards both the explicit and implicit objectives set for these areas. The relevant actions (under section 7 of the Plan) are set out as follows.
7.14 Arts, Culture and Creative Enterprise
7.14.1
Take actions as set out in the Creative Capital Report prepared by the Audiovisual Strategic Review Steering Group to double the value of the film and audiovisual sector by 2016 to over €1 billion, double employment to over 10,000 and increase cultural exports of Irish audiovisual production
|
7.14 Arts, Culture and Creative Enterprise |
Steps Necessary for Delivery |
Timeline |
Responsible body |
|
7.14.1 |
Work with the audiovisual industry to grow exports |
Ongoing 2012 |
Irish Film Board |
|
Undertaking a range of skills initiatives to address medium to long-term challenges for the sector |
Ongoing 2012 |
Irish Film Board |
|
|
Leveraging investment in data centers and cloud computing to create distribution and fulfillment opportunities for the digital content industries. |
Ongoing 2012 |
Irish Film Board |
|
|
7.14.2 |
Through Culture Ireland, maximise the business opportunities abroad for cultural and artistic businesses and enterprises by promoting Irish artists worldwide and showcasing our strengths in culture and creativity. |
Ongoing 2012 |
DAHG/IDA |
|
7.14.3 |
Through Culture Ireland, undertake joint marketing activities with the enterprise development agencies to build ‘brand Ireland’ in this sector. |
Ongoing 2012 |
DAHG/Enterprise agencies |
|
7.14.4 |
Leverage the potential for language and roots tourism, working with Tourism Ireland, the National Archives of Ireland, Foras na Gaeilge and relevant partners. |
Ongoing 2012 |
DAHG/ Tourism Ireland, National Archives of Ireland / Foras na Gaeilge and relevant partners |
|
7.14.5 |
Rollout further cultural digitization initiatives, in partnership with the private sector, in order the leverage our unique cultural offerings and bring them to a wider international audience. |
Ongoing 2012 |
DAHG |
|
7.14.6 |
Through the Arts Council, support over 50 venues, approximately 200 festivals and 400 arts organisations in 2012, supporting employment in communities across the country, both directly through funding artists and organisations and indirectly in the tourism sector and the wider economy. |
Ongoing 2012 |
DAHG |
|
7.14.7 |
Ensure continuity in the provision of heritage services nationally through an allocation of €48m for 2012. |
Ongoing 2012 |
DAHG |
|
7.14.8 |
Invest in quality customer offerings through the National Cultural Institutions and regional cultural bodies and enterprises to enhance our overall tourism offering and to make Ireland a destination of cultural distinction for the cultural tourists globally. |
Ongoing 2012 |
DAHG |
|
7.18.9 |
Support research activities of relevance to the sector including research in the areas of digital networks, communications and radio spectrum optimization, semantic web and sensor web, big data and data analytics, and their application in sectors such as film and television, social media and publishing |
Ongoing 2012 |
Research funders and Prioritisation Action Group |
The overall level of funding allocated to my Department for this year was informed by the outcome of a Comprehensive Review of Expenditure conducted in 2011. In carrying out the review, my Department had regard to a number of factors, including promoting economic growth and sustaining employment having regard to the significant contribution of the arts and heritage sectors to cultural tourism and the role of Údarás na Gaeltachta in supporting job creation in Gaeltacht areas. In this context, the Revised Estimates for Public Services 2012 published in February of this year include certain context and impact indicators relating to the numbers of jobs to be created and maintained in the Gaeltacht in 2012. My Department will be reporting on performance in this regard in 2013.
909. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total amount spent on taxis by his Department since February 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37319/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011, following substantial Departmental reconfigurations. I am advised that the amount spent by my Department on taxis since that date is €19,773.
910. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of press officers in his Department; the number of press officers in each agency under his auspices; the total cost of press officers in his Department and in agencies under his auspices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37335/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can advise the Deputy that there is one full-time employee dedicated to the role of Press Officer in my Department. I am advised that only one of the bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group – the Arts Council - employs a dedicated Press Officer. The combined cost of these two posts is €153,721.
911. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total number of board appointees he has made since he came to office; the names, salaries and expenses of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37351/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy is outlined in the table below. It should be noted that public servants listed below who are acting as chairpersons or directors of state-sponsored bodies do not receive additional remuneration for undertaking such duties. In addition, a number of board members have opted to waive their fees. In relation to the expenses claimed by members of the Boards, I am advised by the bodies listed below that any claim for travel and subsistence submitted by members of Boards is paid directly by the bodies in question and is in accordance with the rules and regulations set down by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
|
State Body/Agency |
Board members appointed since March 2011 |
Annual Remuneration payable to Chairs and board members |
|
Heritage Council |
Ciara Breathnach Kieran O’Conor Ted Creedon Catherine Heaney Fidelma Mullane Michael Parsons |
Chair: €8,978 Member: €5,985 |
|
Arts Council |
Eimear O'Connor Ciaran Walsh Mark O'Regan John Fanning |
Chair: €8,978 Member: €5,985 |
|
National Gallery of Ireland |
Fred Krehbiel |
Chair: €8,978 Member: €5,985 |
|
National Concert Hall |
Kieran Tobin (Chair) Dearbhla Collins John McGrane Laurie Cearr Gina Menzies Bruce Arnold Margaret Ryan Ray Bates Alma Hynes Artemis Kent Deborah Kelleher Peter McEvoy Pat Heneghan Rachel Holstead Patricia Slavin |
Chair: €8,978 Nil fees to Board members |
|
Crawford Art Gallery |
John Bowen (Chair) Sheila Maguire Noel O'Keefe Úna Feely Jim Corr Tim Brosnan Tim Lucey |
Nil fees to Board members |
|
Chester Beatty Library |
Patricia Donlon Declan Downey |
Nil fees to Trustees |
|
Irish Manuscripts Commission |
James McGuire (Chair) Nicholas Canny David Dickson David Edwards Chris Flynn Greta Jones James Kelly Michael Kennedy Máire Mac Conghail John McCafferty Aileen McClintock Deirdre McMahon Donal Moore Thomas O'Connor Dáibhí Ó Cróinín Ruan O'Donnell Mary O'Dowd Jane Ohlmeyer Fiona Ross |
Nil fees to Commission members |
|
National Archives Advisory Council |
Paul Rouse Mary McAuliffe |
Nil fees to Advisory Council members |
For completeness, the table below sets out appointments to the boards of Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency, which comprise An Foras Teanga, a North South Implementation Body. Appointments to the boards of such bodies are made by the North South Ministerial Council arising from nominations on a 50:50 basis from each jurisdiction.
|
State Body/Agency |
Board members appointed since March 2011 |
Annual Remuneration payable to Chairs and board members |
|
Foras na Gaeilge |
Liam Ó Maolmhichíl (Chair) Eoghan Mac Cormaic (Vice Chair) Pól Callaghan Colm Cavanagh Áine Ní Chiaráin Bríd Ní Chonghóile Liam Kennedy Seosamh Mac Donnchadha Tomás Mac Eochagáin Marcus Mac Ruairi Seán Mícheál Ó Dómhnaill Dónal Ó hAiniféin Therese Ruane Tomás Sharkey Cáitríona Ní Shúilleabháin Éamonn Ó Gribín |
Chair: €11,970/Stg £8,140; Vice-Chair: €9,830/Stg£6,690 Member: €7,695/Stg £5,235 |
|
Ulster-Scots Agency |
Tom Scott (Chair) Tony Crooks (Vice Chair) Ida Fisher William Leatham Val O’Kelly Hilary Singleton Sharon Tracey-Dunne Trevor Wilson |
Chair: €11,970/Stg £8,140; Vice-Chair: €9,830/Stg£6,690 Member: €7,695/Stg £5,235 |
912. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will detail, in tabular form, the total photography costs for his Department since coming to office inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used; if there is a policy regarding the booking of photographers within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37367/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI assume that the Deputy is referring to costs arising where photographers were engaged by my Department to cover Ministerial or Departmental events.
The table below lists the occasions on which photographers were booked for such events for the period since the establishment of my Department in June 2011 to date, the photographers or photographic companies engaged, and the actual or estimated cost associated with each specific occasion. The total cost amounts to €5,617.42. This includes costs both for the booking of photographers and some general ancillary costs, such as postage, etc, where relevant.
TABLE: Cost incurred by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to the engagement of photographers to cover Ministerial/Departmental events from June 2011 to date
|
Occasion |
Photographer |
Cost |
|
Edinburgh Festival Fringe event |
Alastair Devine |
€362.23 |
|
Launch of Introduction of Architectural Heritage of County Galway |
Joe Travers |
€100 |
|
Culture Night, Dublin |
Maxwell Photography |
€599.25 |
|
2011 National Famine Commemoration, Clones |
Philip Fitzpatrick |
€400 |
|
2011 Open House Dublin, Lir Theatre, in conjunction with the Irish Architecture Foundation |
Alice Clancy |
€0.00* |
|
2011 National Famine Conference, Dublin |
Bernie McMahon (Mac Innes Photography) |
€370.87 |
|
Release of White-Tailed Sea Eagles, Killarney National Park |
Valerie O'Sullivan |
€120 |
|
Launch of National Biodiversity Plan, Botanic Gardens, Dublin |
Mac Innes Photography |
€283.75 |
|
British-Irish Council Ministerial Meeting (Minority Languages Sector), Co Donegal |
Tommy Curran |
€80 |
|
Launch of Treaty Online Project, National Archives, Dublin |
Mac Innes Photograhy |
€341.83 |
|
Ballycroy National Park Whaling Exhibition |
Eamonn O'Boyle |
€320 |
|
Official Opening of Burren National Park Information Centre, Corofin |
Nicholas Mac Innes |
€550 |
|
Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference 2012 event |
Erin Baiano |
€347.89 |
|
Commemoration at Teampallín Bán Famine Graveyard |
Domnick Walsh Photography |
€205.70 |
|
Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 Dublin Launch |
Photocall Photographers |
€868.13 |
|
Edinburgh Festival brochure 2012 |
Photocall Photographers |
€372.57 |
|
2012 National Famine Commemoration, Drogheda |
Paul Connor Photography |
€295.20 |
* Part of a package of two events for the price of one
The hiring of photographers for Ministerial or Departmental events is dependent on a number of factors. These include the nature of the engagement, the expected level of media interest and the national/regional scope of the subject. At all times, value for money is a critical consideration in the context of the booking of photographers.
913. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will detail in tabular form, the total cost of providing entertainment for his Department since coming to office inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the occasions for which entertainment was provided; the entertainers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion; if there is a policy regarding the booking of entertainers within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37439/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra914. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent on food and drink by his Department; if he will provide a breakdown of what this involved; the occasions on which food and drink was provided; those present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37455/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 913 and 914 together.
My Department's policy is to restrict spending on entertainment to essential expenditure only. Staff have been instructed that the strictest economy should be observed at all times in relation to entertainment and the limits as set out in Finance Circular 25/2000 must be strictly adhered to.
I am advised that since my Department was established on 2 June 2011 expenditure of €41,790.83 was incurred in providing food and drink at official receptions or launches, working lunches and international events hosted by Ireland. The provision of teas/coffees at meetings has not been included.
A breakdown of this amount is set out in the table below. Given the extensive amount of information to be examined, it has not been possible to provide the comprehensive details sought by the Deputy within the time constraints involved.
|
Cost € |
Description |
|
5,778.61 |
Working lunches |
|
8,041.68 |
Launches and other official events, including receptions |
|
27,970.54 |
International events, including meetings and receptions for delegates, for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the United Nations Environment Programme Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats (EUROBATS). |
In addition, expenditure of €4,703.53 was incurred last year by Culture Ireland – which has responsibility for the promotion of Irish arts and artists abroad - including events in the United States in the context of the Imagine Ireland programme and at the Edinburgh Festival.
915. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent on hair and make-up by his Department since he came to office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37471/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2 June 2011, following substantial Departmental reconfigurations. I am advised that, since that date, there is no record of any payment by my Department for the purposes referred to by the Deputy.
916. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and names of all special advisers, special press advisers, or any other type of Ministerial adviser in his Department; the name of the Minister / Minister of State to whom he reports; the salary of each adviser now; the salary of each adviser at the time they were appointed; if any salary increase was asked for; if this was granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37487/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra921. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the political activities of each special adviser, special press advisers, or any other type of ministerial adviser in his Department; if any of them were members of a political party; if so the parties to which they belonged; if any of them are or have been elected local authority members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37568/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra943. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the names of special advisers for whom salary increases have been requested; the amount requested; the details of those granted increases and the amount by which they were increased. [40016/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 916, 921 and 943 together.
As provided for in the Guidelines on the staffing of Ministers' Offices, I have sought and received sanction for the appointment of two special advisors. Minister of State McGinley has not sought the appointment of an advisor.
I have appointed Mr. James Kenny and Mr. Damien Garvey as special advisors with effect from 7th June 2011 and 2nd April 2012 respectively. As provided for in the above mentioned Guidelines, both Mr. Kenny and Mr. Garvey have been appointed at the first point of the Principal Officer Standard Scale, of €80,051 per annum. However, as Mr. Kenny is in receipt of a public service pension, his salary has been abated to €38,215 per annum.
The restrictions under the terms of the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour on civil servants engaging in political activity do not apply to special advisors and they can engage in political activity or join political parties if they wish. These are not matters for which my special advisors would be accountable to me under their contracts of employment.
917. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide detail in tabular form 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. [37503/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra919. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht 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. [37536/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra920. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will detail in tabular form the amount paid to consultants since February 2011; the name of each organisation used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37552/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra923. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total amount spent since February 2011 on external reports commissioned by his Department, including payments from ministerial allowances, details of the consultants employed and costs of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37616/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 917, 919, 920 and 923 together.
As the Deputy will be aware, my Department, as currently configured, was established on 2 June 2011 and therefore the available information is being provided from that date.
With regard to external public relations, expenditure of €201,306.67 was incurred by Culture Ireland - which has responsibility for promoting Irish arts and artists overseas - from 2 June 2011 to date. The details of this expenditure are set out in Table 1. Other than this, there was no expenditure by my Department on external public relations and communications consultants.
I am also advised that €41,557 was spent by my Department on consultancies during this timeframe. The details of this expenditure are set out in Table 2. It may be noted that there was no relevant expenditure from Ministerial allowances and contracts for the provision of services are not included.
Table 1: Expenditure on External Public Relations
|
Name of company |
Service provided |
Total amount paid since 2 June 2011 |
|
Arts and Culture Network Inc |
Advertising campaign for Bloomsday as part of Imagine Ireland, Culture Ireland's year-long programme of events in the USA during 2011. |
€113,737 |
|
Zoetrope |
Press and publicity services for Imagine Ireland, Culture Ireland's year-long programme of events in the USA during 2011 and for the update of the Imagine Ireland website. |
€87,569.67 |
Table 2: Expenditure on Consultancy
|
Name of company |
Service provided |
Total amount paid since 2 June 2011 |
|
University of Birmingham |
Research services for a Bord na Móna Peatlands Survey |
€28,378 |
|
Avia Solutions |
Review of financial submissions relating to Aran Island PSO contract |
€6,300 |
|
Dr Evelyn Moorkens, Environmental Consultant |
Advice on strategic approach to Margaritifera conservation |
€1,929 |
|
Bonnar Keenlyside |
Review of Dublin Contemporary 2011 |
€4,950 |
918. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the gross annual salary costs for his private and constituency offices at present; the same figures for this time last year; the same figures for any Ministers of State in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37520/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table.
|
Office |
Gross annual salary costs as at September 2011 |
Gross annual salary costs as at September 2012 |
|
Minister’s Private Office |
€211,727 |
€199,024 |
|
Minister’s Constituency Office |
€161,108 |
€141,296 |
|
Minister of State’s Private Office |
€112,688 |
€118,598 |
|
Minister of State’s Constituency Office |
€153,358 |
€134,939 |
The staffing arrangements for these offices are in compliance with the Guidelines on Staffing of Ministerial Offices approved by Government last year.
Questions Nos. 919 and 920 answered with Question No. 917.
Question No. 921 answered with Question No. 916.
