Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount paid on external public relations and communications consultants; the name of each organisation used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20775/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department does not employ external public relations companies. 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.