Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 October 2024
24. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount spent by his Department on public relations in each of the past ten years and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [41772/24]
View answerMy Department has a dedicated communications and media relations function who manage public relations and media queries, alongside digital marketing, campaigns, events, and internal communications. My Department may occasionally engage external expertise in public relations where specialist or extensive support is required.
The information which the Deputy requested in relation to my department is outlined in the table below. Please note, it is not possible to identify expenditure on public relations prior to 2019 due to restructuring of Department.
|
Consultant/Company |
Year |
Purpose |
Cost (Incl. of VAT) |
|
OSD Digital Agency |
2020 |
Social media campaign advice |
€3,815.45 |
|
RPS Communications |
2020-2022 |
PR support to help with Tellus geophysical mapping survey - community outreach/information line |
€124,131.19 |
|
Kano Communications |
2022-2023 |
PR Support as part of Reduce Your Use Campaign |
€15,221.25 |
|
Communications Clinic |
2023 |
Delivery of media training to senior DECC officials |
€6,178.95 |
|
DHR Communications |
2023 |
Delivery of strategic communications training for senior officials |
€1,780 |
