Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
71. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Taoiseach if his Department has applied for permission to engage outside public relations companies for the purposes of disseminating Government policy; the cost of each contract entered into; the name of the contractors; the duration of the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31696/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraNo outside public relations companies have been engaged by my Department for the purpose of disseminating government policy.
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