Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
430. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total cost of public relations and communications to her Department in 2013; the spend to date in 2014; the total estimate for 2014; the corresponding figures for each agency funded from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31523/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by my Department that no payments were made for public relations or communications services last year and that no costs have occurred to date in 2014 or are estimated to occur for the remainder of the year. With regard to bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group, the Deputy will appreciate that the matters raised are part of the day-to-day operational responsibilities of the bodies in question. I am arranging, therefore, for the terms of the Deputy’s Question to be transmitted to the heads of relevant bodies with a request that they provide information, to the extent feasible, directly to the Deputy.
