Departmental Advertising

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Questions (1692)

Jackie Cahill

Question:

1692. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department uses community radio for advertising and public awareness campaigns; if not, the reason, given the vital role community radio often plays in the dissemination of information to local communities; if his Department will consider using community radio for public awareness campaigns in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14172/24]

Written answers

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Deputy Patrick O'Donovan)

My Department works with a Government procured media buying agency to ensure we get the best reach and value for money for our information campaigns and use local radio to target local communities.   

We recognise the important role of community radio and will continue to consider them in our plans for future campaigns.