Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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177. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his Department's photography costs since he came into office, inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance by year in tabular form; the occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the costs associated with each occasion; the policy in place regarding the booking of photographers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43636/15]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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In response to the Deputy's question I can confirm that the engagement of service providers by my Department operates within the parameters of value for money and where possible every effort is made to minimise costs. In line with stated Government policy, all public bodies must use a competitive process for the purchase of any goods and services, whatever the value. 

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Photography Costs