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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 January 2014

Thursday, 16 January 2014

Ceisteanna (274)

Niall Collins

Ceist:

274. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will detail, in tabular form, the use of external public relations firms employed by his Department since coming to office; the list of uses of the external public relations firm; his internal Department policy regarding employing external groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1859/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My Department does not employ external public relations communications consultants, firms or organisations. Public relations advice, where required is provided by my Department’s Corporate Affairs Division. 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.