Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015
286. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence his Department's photography costs since he came into office, inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance, by year, in tabular form; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the costs associated with each occasion; the policy in place regarding the booking of photographers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43628/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe total costs for photography paid by the Department in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 to date is set out in the following table.
|
Date |
Company |
Cost |
|
25/3/2011 |
Maxwell Photography |
€393.25 (Including VAT) |
|
9/11/2011 |
Maxwell Photography |
€849.42 (Including VAT) |
|
21/11/2012 |
Fennell Photography |
€116.85 (including VAT) |
|
10/07/2013 |
Maxwell Photography |
€17.22 (including VAT) |
|
21/11/2014 |
Maxwell Photography |
€713.40(including VAT) |
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, following an EU-level advertised procurement process, has established a Framework Agreement comprising five firms for the provision of photography services. The Framework was established in February 2012 and is open for use by all Government Departments and Offices. My Department avails of this Framework Agreement for photography needs.
