Arthur Spring (Kerry North-West Limerick, Labour)
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Question 153: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of money spent by him on public relations companies each year since 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40173/11]

Arthur Spring (Kerry North-West Limerick, Labour)
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Question 154: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of money spent by him on advertising with international, national and local media for each year since 2006. [40189/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 153 and 154 together.

As the Deputy will be aware, my Department, as currently configured, was established on 2 June 2011 and therefore the available information is being provided from that date. The total amount spent by my Department on public relations companies from 2 June 2011 to 13 December 2011 is €162,301 and this expenditure was incurred in relation to Imagine Ireland, Culture Ireland's year-long programme of events in America during 2011.

With regard to advertising, I am advised that my Department spent €226,873 on advertising for official purposes during the same period.