Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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969. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the external company undertaking an audit of his departmental website; the cost of the audit; the timeframe for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45855/17]

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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975. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the last time his Department's website was revamped or remodelled; the cost of same; if he or his Department officials have been consulted regarding creating one stand alone online Government portal website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46004/17]

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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976. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the investment in his Department’s website since 2011 including total associated costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46021/17]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 969, 975 and 976 together.

My Department's website, www.dccae.gov.iewas comprehensively updated in 2015 at a cost of €31,900.  This investment ensures we are providing up-to-date information in a clear, concise and accessible way in accordance with best practice.  It also ensures we effectively present the Department’s content whilst addressing the needs of all of its customers, stakeholders and citizens.

Following the establishment of the new Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in May 2016,  a website redesign was required to incorporate the new functions transferred from the former Department of Environment, Community and Local Government at a cost of €6,795.

I can confirm that there is currently no audit underway on my Department's website. 

My Department has been made aware of plans to create a Government portal website but to date no detailed discussions have taken place.