Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 460: To ask the Minister for Transport the costs incurred by or on behalf of his Department arising from the launch of the Transport 21 programme at Dublin Castle on 1 November 2005, including hire of venue and associated costs; cost of printing, videos, maps and graphics; if outside public relations companies or consultants were hired for the event; if so, the companies and the cost. [32998/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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No public relations company was used for the launch of Transport 21. There were no costs for the use of Dublin Castle. Costs were incurred for catering at Dublin Castle, producing backdrops, graphics, associated printing and producing a video. The required public procurement procedures were complied with in accordance with the Government procurement guidelines.

Webmaster.ie was the company that produced the video which cost €18,750 plus VAT. Details of the other costs incurred will be made available to the Deputy when invoices have been received and payments finalised.