Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2026
392. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the amount expended by his Department and by each agency for which he is responsible on advertising, promotion, advertising companies and external communications companies or consultants in 2025 and the expected costs for 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11347/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraPlease see below details of expenditure by my Department on advertising, promotion, advertising companies and external communications companies or consultants in 2025 and the budgeted advertising expenditure for 2026.
At all times value for money is a critical consideration when engaging in paid advertising.
Regarding bodies and agencies under my Department’s remit, these matters are operational matters for the agencies themselves.
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2025 actual expenditure on advertising, promotion, advertising companies and external communications companies or consultants |
€402,231.45 |
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2026 budgeted advertising expenditure |
€780,000.00 |
All figures are inclusive of VAT.
