Written answers

Tuesday, 6 February 2007

Department of Finance

Departmental Expenditure

10:00 am

Photo of Ruairi QuinnRuairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 273: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of launching the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013 on 23 January 2007, including the cost of producing multimedia resources such as CDs and DVDs, the cost of rental and operation of audio-visual equipment, the cost of design, production and printing of the document and supporting documentation used at the launch, the cost of event management for the launch, and the cost of public relations consulting for the launch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3831/07]

Photo of Brian CowenBrian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The National Development Plan (NDP) 2007-2013 was launched by the Government on the 23rd of January, 2007 in Dublin Castle. At the present time not all of the invoices for the various services related to the production of the document and for the launch have been received. However, it is estimated that the total cost of the production of the NDP document and of the launch was some €340,000. If there is any significant difference from this estimate when all invoices are received, I will communicate this directly to the Deputy.

The cost of the production, printing and translation of the NDP document was some €265,000. The residual cost of some €75,000 includes costs associated with the production of a multimedia resource for use at the launch, development of the NDP 2007-2013 logo, design and construction of backdrops, screen and lighting, photographic services, the hiring of an Audio-Visual technician and equipment for the launch and catering for the event.

Finally, there were no costs associated with event management or public relations for the launch as the launch was managed by staff of the Department of Finance with the assistance of staff of the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Office of Public Works.

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