Written answers

Thursday, 17 May 2012

Department of Justice, Equality and Defence

Departmental Expenditure

5:00 pm

Photo of Niall CollinsNiall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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Question 145: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will detail, in tabular form, the total photography costs for his Department since coming to office inclusive of costs incurred from use of the Ministerial allowance; the list of occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used; if there is a policy regarding the booking of photographers within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24749/12]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table:

DateOccasionCompanyCostBreakdown of Cost
25/3/2011Ministerial File Portrait PackageMaxwell Photography€393.25 (Including VAT)Portrait PackageSet up and head shotOnline Viewing gallery1 High resolution image
9/11/2011Launch of Winter Ready CampaignMaxwell Photography€849.42 (Including VAT)Booking FeeTaking and processingDigital Contact SheetImages sent to mediaEmail to merrionstr.ieAdditional hour on assignment

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, following an EU-level advertised procurement process, has established a Framework Agreement comprising five firms for the provision of photography services. The Framework was established in February 2012 and is open for use by all Government Departments and Offices at their option. It is my intention that my Department will avail of this Framework Agreement for any future photography needs. I am satisfied that the usage and costs in relation to the hiring of photographers represents value for money. I remain committed to an overall policy of reducing costs and maximising efficiencies.

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