Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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Question 317: To ask the Minister for Transport the cost to the State for the use of consultants in public relations and design work carried out in conjunction with the launch of the Transport 21 plan; the companies which were involved in that work; and if a tendering process was used in the allocation of such contracts. [33517/05]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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Question 318: To ask the Minister for Transport the cost to the State of the production of the video material used in the launch of the Transport 21 plan; the companies which were involved in that work; and if a tendering process was used in the allocation of such contracts. [33518/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 318 together.

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.

A company Webmaster.ie produced the video which cost €18,750 plus VAT. Other companies which did work relating to the launch and which are due to submit invoices for payment include: Jack Restan Displays; Creative Ad Ltd; Type Bureau and Grey Door Catering Company. Details of the costs incurred by these companies will be made available to the Deputy when invoices have been received and payments finalised.