John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 621: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the expenditure in 2007 on public relations; his views on whether this is value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23636/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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My Department did not employ external public relations companies in 2007. Public relations advice, where required is provided by my Department's Press Office. It is not possible to provide costs for this service, as the work is carried out as part of the standard duties of the staff involved.