Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
371. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide, in tabular form, the use of external public relations firms employed by her Department since coming to office; the list of uses of the external public relations firm; the internal Department policy with regard to employing external groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29125/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with Department of Social Protection policy, the press office deals with all media queries and public relations matters. It is the Department’s policy to use in-house resources as much as possible and to restrict the use of external firms to a minimum. During this period, the Department has used the services of one external public relations firm for training purposes, details of which are outlined in the following table.
|
Year |
Company |
Function |
Cost |
|
2012 |
Carr Communications, 5 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 |
Communications training for senior management |
€5,150 |
