Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2025
299. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32639/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere were no contracts awarded to communications and PR firms by the Department of Finance in 2024.
Regarding the bodies under the aegis of my Department, the Central Bank of Ireland and the Office of the Revenue Commissioners have provided the requested information in the below tables.
Central Bank of Ireland
|
Name of the contractor |
Description of the work undertaken |
Cost incurred (inclu. VAT) |
|
Carr Communications |
Writing Skill Courses and Report Writing Training |
€2,753.50 |
|
The Communications Clinic |
Communications Training Programmes, Interview Skills Training, Interview Moderation Training. The Central Bank of Ireland has an existing contract with the Communications Clinic who provide ad hoc support |
€11,595 |
Office of the Revenue Commissioners
|
Name of the contractor |
Description of the work undertaken |
Cost incurred (inclu. VAT) |
|
Spark Foundry/Media Vest |
Media placement for annual information campaigns (LPT, Pay and File and PAYE) |
€435,226.05 |
|
Spark Foundry/Media Vest |
Media placement of statutory/legal notices |
€76,727.18 |
|
The Communications Clinic |
Media training |
€9,000.00 |
