Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 January 2014
178. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will detail, in tabular form, the external public relations firms employed by his Department since coming to office; the uses of each external public relations firm; his internal Department policy regarding employing external groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1860/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table.
|
Name of Company |
Service Provided |
Total payments between 9 March 2011 to 12 June 2013 |
|
Zoetrope |
Provision of press and publicity, online and social media services to Culture Ireland for the duration of the Imagine Ireland programme 2011 (€97,495). Provision of PR and Media services to Culture Ireland for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 (€6,983). |
€104,478 |
|
Total Expenditure |
- |
€104,478 |
The engagement of external groups for the provision of specialised services, including public relations firms, is dependent on a number of factors, including the expertise and resources available within my Department. In this context, value for money is at all times a critical consideration.
