Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 February 2014
658. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will name each company awarded a contract for the provision of professional services by his Department and agencies under his aegis since May 2011; the value and purpose of the contract; if a competitive tendering process was undertaken in line with public procurement best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6463/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra670. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount spent on advertising by his Department and each agency under his aegis in 2013; if he will provide a breakdown on the amount spent on each of TV, radio, print, outdoor, Internet and social media platform advertising; the amount spent on advertising agencies; if he will provide the information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6590/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 658 and 670 together.
The information requested by the deputies is available on my Department's website at the following link
http://www.dttas.ie/corporate/english/expenditure-external-services and is regularly updated. Currently it covers the period to end October 2013. An update is in process and will be published within 2-3 weeks.
With regard to the agencies, this is a matter for themselves. I have forwarded the query to the agencies for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.
