Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2015
1060. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide in tabular form the use of external public relations firms employed by her Department per annum from 2011 to 2014, inclusive; a list of uses of the external public relations firm; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1453/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 635 of 18 December 2014.
The table below lists the occasions on which an external public relations firm was hired since the establishment of my Department in June 2011.
|
Year |
Name of Company |
Service Provided |
Amount Paid |
|
2011 |
Zoetrope |
Provision of press and publicity, online and social media services to Culture Ireland for the duration of the Imagine Ireland programme |
€84,148 |
|
2012 |
Zoetrope |
Provision of PR and Media services to Culture Ireland for the Venice Architecture Biennale |
€6,983 |
|
2013 |
Nil |
||
|
2014 |
Nil |
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 that context, value for money is at all times a critical consideration.
