I can inform the Deputy that neither my advisors nor I have had meetings with the Strategic Communications Unit (SCU) since it was set up. However, officials from my Department have had meetings with the SCU. These include:
- Representation on the Assistant Secretary Delivery Team network;
- A meeting for the Back to School campaign, also involving officials from DES and DEASP;
- A meeting with regard to the SCU's proposed role and its potential relevance to DCYA;
- A meeting led by Department of Health in relation to the promotion of the Healthy Ireland Initiative;
- A meeting involving officials of all Departments relating to the Gov.ie project;
- A workshop with regard to the implementation of the new single unified "Government of Ireland" identity to be rolled out across all Departments.