Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

What is the function of the Government Information Service in terms of informing members of the public about matters relative to the Government? How many personnel comprise the group that overseas the award of public relations contract by Ministers and how do they differentiate between what is political and public information? For instance, last year the Minister with responsibility for children wrote to everybody about the early child care supplement. I understand the cost of sending out that letter was €250,000, despite the fact that the scheme was well publicised.

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