Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2026
231. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide a detailed breakdown of spending on media training or strategic consultants by his Department and all bodies under his aegis’ in preparation for Oireachtas committees since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58637/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe table below sets out a breakdown of spending on media training or strategic consultants in preparation for Oireachtas committees in my Department since 2022.
Between 2022 and 2026, 20 staff members completed external training in preparation for Oireachtas committees at a cost of €4650.00. Training helps officials prepare for Oireachtas committee appearances by ensuring they understand the process, can explain issues clearly and are ready to respond to questions.
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Year |
Course |
Cost |
Provider |
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2024 |
Preparing to appear as a Witness in front of Oireachtas Committees - Online Virtual Classroom - OneLearning |
€880.00 |
Communications Clinic (via OneLearning) |
|
2024 |
Preparing your colleagues to appear at Oireachtas Committees - Online Virtual Classroom |
€330.00 |
Communications Clinic (via OneLearning) |
|
2025 |
Preparing your colleagues to appear at Oireachtas Committees - Online Virtual Classroom |
€330.00 |
Communications Clinic (via OneLearning) |
|
2025 |
Preparing to appear as a Witness in front of Oireachtas Committees - Online Virtual Classroom |
€110.00 |
Communications Clinic (via OneLearning) |
|
2025 |
Oireachtas Communication Training |
€1750.00 |
Carr Communications |
|
2026 |
Oireachtas Communication Training |
€1250.00 |
Carr Communications |
The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. In that context , you should contact the agency directly. Each Agency has a dedicated email address for Oireachtas members and these are set out in the attached table.
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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.com |
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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 |
