Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2023
106. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach if his Department operates an X account (formerly Twitter) or any other social media account, and if such accounts are verified through a subscription fee; and the policy in place that guides when any of these accounts can ‘like’, endorse or support a posting on X or other social media platforms. [53663/23]
View answerThe Department of the Taoiseach manages a number of social media accounts (either as MerrionStreet.ie or as Government of Ireland) to provide news, updates and information to the public in a way that is accessible and relevant to them. The Department keeps all methods of communication under review with a view to maximising the accessibility and effectiveness of government communications.
The social media platforms on which the Department currently manages accounts are: X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn. The Department does not pay any subscription fee for these social media accounts.
In the main, the content of other Government Departments and Agencies is supported/liked/shared on the Department of the Taoiseach’s social media accounts. The social media policy for the accounts is published online at merrionstreet.ie/merrionstreet/en/merrion_street_social_media_policy.pdf.
