Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2023
153. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence 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; 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53650/23]
View answerMy Department, the Department of Defence operates an X account, primarily used to highlight significant announcements and to support Department promoted events.
X is the main social media account operated by the Department of Defence and this account is not verified through a subscription fee.
My Department has a Social Media Policy Guide in place. This guide advises users when sharing and supporting posts to ‘only do so from trusted sources. ’
The Department of Defence reposts third parties where they are a government department or office (including international or multilateral government), or a related organisation.
In addition, the Office of Emergency Planning and Civil Defence Branch have X accounts.
