Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2025
279. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department, and agencies under the Department’s remit, purchase data on the habits and activities of social media users and other platforms; if so, the reasons for purchasing such data; the amount spent in 2024 and 2025 year to date on such expenditure, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70859/25]
View answerMy Department is active across a range of social media platforms in order to communicate effectively with the public. We do not purchase data about social media users’ habits or online activities. Any social media analytics used by my Department are anonymised, aggregated metrics provided for free by each social media platform, such as reach, impressions, engagement, follower growth, and broad audience categories. No identifiable user information is collected or stored.
The information sought in the Question in relation to each agency or public body under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each of the State Bodies concerned and, as such, it is not information held by my Department. It is suggested that the Deputy contact the Bodies directly in relation to this matter. A list of these Bodies and their dedicated Oireachtas email addresses is attached.
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List of Agencies under the aegis of Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment |
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Bord na Mona |
Oireachtas@bnm.ie |
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CRU |
oireachtas@cru.ie |
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Eirgrid |
oireachtas@eirgrid.ie |
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EPA |
oireachtasqueries@epa.ie |
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ESB |
Oireachtas@esb.ie |
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IFI |
oireachtas@fisheriesireland.ie |
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INPC |
enquiries@nora.ie |
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Loughs Agency |
oireachtasqueries@loughs-agency.org |
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MARA |
oireachtas@mara.gov.ie |
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NORA |
enquiries@nora.ie |
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SEAI |
oireachtas@seai.ie |
