Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 April 2019
104. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Taoiseach the details of each Government of Ireland branded information initiative in 2018 and to date in 2019 which carried out functions (details supplied), in tabular form; the level of expenditure for each such initiative; and if his officials were involved in providing instructions and advice on promoting each such initiative. [15668/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn December 2017, a Government decision mandated the use of the Government of Ireland mark for external Government communications activities. The roll-out of the Government of Ireland mark is underway and has been adopted by Government Departments and Public Sector Bodies to ensure that citizens understand what messages are being delivered by Government.
The Deputy's question relates to the following categories:
- State services or welfare payments
- Public awareness on regulatory changes or public consultations
The following are the three campaigns relating to the above categories:
|
Campaign |
Cost |
Date |
|
Treatment Benefits: Giving you more for your PRSI |
€3,000 |
November 2017 |
|
Self-Employed Benefits |
€76,717.71 |
February 2018 |
|
National Digital Strategy Consultation |
€1,232.46 |
October 2018 |
In each case, communications officials in my Department were involved in the running of these activities.
