Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2025
142. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Taoiseach the costs incurred by his Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in 2024; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case. [32648/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe below table outlines the amount spent by the Department of the Taoiseach on contracted communications and public relations services in 2024.
|
Company Name |
Work undertaken |
2024 Expenditure |
|
Q4 Public Relations Ltd. |
Support and advice in the development of effective public communication and engagement strategies [May - December 2023] |
€11,277.26 |
|
Q4 Public Relations Ltd. |
Media liaison and communication services for Citizens' Assemblies* |
€8,971.31 |
|
Zero-G |
Strategic design services for the communication of major cross-Government programmes. |
€27,980.30 |
*While funded from the Department of the Taoiseach’s Vote, Citizens’ Assemblies operate independently.
The National Economic and Social Development Office, the only body under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach, awarded one contract in 2024 to Carr Communications. This contract is for communications support, advice, and guidance services in respect of publications of reports and events throughout the year. The full costs paid to Carr Communications in 2024 was €6,457.50.
