Written answers
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism
Departmental Expenditure
10:00 pm
Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 280: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the companies or consultants engaged since June 2007 by his Department or any of the agencies under his aegis to provide advice or training in the areas of public relations, communications or media training; the amount paid in each case; the retainer fee paid in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8796/09]
Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The requested information in respect of the companies or consultants engaged since 1 June 2007 by the Department to provide advice or training in public relations, communications or media training is as set out in tabular form.
| Company or Consultant | Purpose of Engagement | Total Amount Paid | Amount Paid as Retainer Fee |
| € | € | ||
| O'Herlihy Communications (up to October 2007) | Public Relations (for Department) | 25,706.21 (incl. VAT) | 5,082 per month* (incl. VAT) |
| Q4 Public Relations (up to November 2008) | Public Relations and Communications (for Culture Ireland) | 115,069.81 (incl. VAT) | 6,050 per month* (incl. VAT) |
| (*The amounts paid as retainer fees are included in the 'total amount' figures and are not in addition to the latter.) |
The engagement of companies or consultants by the agencies under the aegis of the Department is a matter for the agencies themselves and not for the Department.
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