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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2024

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Ceisteanna (59)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

59. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he, his special advisory teams, or senior officials have consulted with, received briefings or sought advice from an external communications expert or communications consultancy company, or a public relations or public affairs company, in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; the costs associated with those interactions; the names of those that have been engaged with; the subject matter or topics the engagements related to, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39131/24]

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Freagraí scríofa

My 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 communications, public relations and public affairs where specialist or extensive support is required.

The information which the Deputy requested in relation to my Department is outlined in the table below.

Consultant/Company

Year

Purpose

Cost

RPS Communications

2022

PR support to help with Tellus geophysical mapping survey - community outreach/information line

€ 30,095.10

Kano Communications

2022-2023

PR Support as part of Reduce Your Use Campaign

€12,746.25

George Marshall

2023

Review of climate communications and engagement in Ireland

€48,000

Communications Clinic

2023

Delivery of media training to senior DECC officials

€5,400

DHR Communications

2023

Delivery of strategic communications training for senior officials

€1,780

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