Written answers
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Department of Children and Youth Affairs
Public Relations Contracts Expenditure
Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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340. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the total external public relation costs incurred by his Department in 2011, 2012, 2013 and estimated in 2014. [49376/14]
James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Please find below in tabular form as requested, the information you require. With regard to my Department's internal policy on external groups providing public relations services, such groups are hired as needs arise, where it is felt their professional expertise can be of assistance to my Department.
| Name of Public Relations Firm | Details of Service Supplied | Date of Service | Expenditure (incl VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKC Communications | Service to assist with information and communications initiatives for the Children's Referendum, Report of the Child Death Review Group and the Child & Family Agency. | July-December 2012 | €39,595.00 |
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