Written answers
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Department of Justice and Equality
Departmental Expenditure
Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality 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 occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a photographers 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. [37377/12]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I can inform the Deputy that photographic services are only used by my Department to mark high profile events and when considered absolutely necessary. Consideration is given at all times to the cost involved and best value for money is always a priority when sourcing such services. In this regard it should be noted that this service was tendered for in May 2011 and Maxwell Photography were awarded the contract as their tender represented the best value for money. Our records show that the photography costs for my Department since my appointment is set out below in tabular form.
Occasions for which photographers were booked by the Press Office | Date | Company | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch of the Visa Waiver Scheme by the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, T.D., the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, T.D. and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, T.D. | 30 June 2011 | Maxwell Photography | €607.42 |
| Appointment of Deputy Commissioner Noirín O'Sullivan. | 22 March 2011 | Maxwell Photography | €500.34 |
| Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, T.D. and UK Immigration Minister, Damien Green, M.P., sign Joint Statement and the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding on Visa Data Exchange. | 20 December 2011 | Maxwell Photography | €618.60 |
| Conference in Dublin Castle entitled How to Elect More Women? The event was part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). To promote the event and to comply with the publicity requirements associated with ESF projects, a photographer was booked. | 20 January 2012 | Maxwell Photography | €762.29 |
| Photography service used to mark the historic deployment of civilian immigration officers to Dublin Airport to replace Gardaí. | 1 February 2012 | Maxwell Photography | €551.35 |
| Regulatory Reform for a 21st Century Legal Profession Conference | 6 July 2012 | Maxwell Photography | €276.75 |
| Total Photography Costs to date | €3,316.75 |
Finally, the Deputy might wish to note that questions concerning Ministerial allowances are solely a matter for the Oireachtas.
Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will detail in tabular form, the total cost of providing entertainment for his Department since coming to office inclusive of costs incurred from use of the Ministerial allowance; the occasions for which entertainment was provided; the entertainers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion; if there is a policy regarding the booking of entertainers within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37449/12]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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There have been no costs incurred by my Department in the hiring of entertainers since my Ministerial appointment to date. I wish to advise the Deputy that queries concerning my Ministerial Allowance are solely a matter for the Houses of the Oireachtas and all future queries should be directed to that forum.
Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on food and drink by his Department; if he will provide a breakdown of what this involved; the occasions on which food and drink was provided; those present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37465/12]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The total amount spent on food and drink by my Department since my Ministerial appointment to date, is €27,257. Records do not indicate the specific circumstances under which these refreshments were provided or those present. However, the provision of such refreshments are primarily to facilitate business meetings. Consideration is given at all times to the cost involved and best value for money is always a priority when sourcing such services.
Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount spent on hair and make-up by his Department since he came to office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37481/12]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department has not incurred any expenditure on hair and make-up during the time I have been in office.
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