Written answers
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Department of Environment, Community and Local Government
Departmental Contracts
Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein)
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272. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the costs incurred by his Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in each of the years 2020 to 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43302/25]
Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has a dedicated communications and media relations function which manages public relations and media queries, alongside digital marketing, campaigns, events, and internal communications. My Department may occasionally engage external expertise in communications and PR where specialist or extensive support is required.
The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table below.
| Company | Year | Description | Cost (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSD Digital Agency | 2020 | Social media campaign advice | €3,815.45 |
| RPS Communications | 2020-2022 | PR support to help with Tellus geophysical mapping survey - community outreach/information line | €124,131.19 |
| Kano Communications | 2022-2023 | PR Support as part of Reduce Your Use Campaign | €15,221.25 |
| Communications Clinic | 2023 | Delivery of media training to senior DECC officials | €6,178.95 |
| DHR Communications | 2023 | Delivery of strategic communications training for senior officials | €1,780 |
| Healy Communications | 2025 | Delivery of media training to senior DECC officials | €1,815.48 |
The information sought in the Question in relation to each agency or public body under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each of the State Bodies concerned and, as such, it is not information held by my Department. It is suggested that the Deputy contact the Bodies directly in relation to this matter. A list of these Bodies and their dedicated Oireachtas email addresses is set out at the following link.
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