Micheál Martin
Ceist:144. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his plans to make changes to the Government Information Service; the number of staff employed there; and if there will be an increase in same. [28654/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 20 June 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
The Government Information Service is comprised of:
- Government Press Secretary;
- Deputy Government Press Secretary;
- Assistant Government Press Secretary (Vacant);
- Two Assistant Principal Officers, one of whom is assigned to MerrionStreet.ie;
- Four Press Officers (Higher Executive Officer equivalent) - there are currently vacancies in two of these positions;
- Three Communications & Media Assistants (Executive Officer equivalent; two of whom are assigned to MerrionStreet.ie) - there are currently vacancies in all three of these positions; and
- 1 Clerical Officer.
Temporary arrangements are in place to cover over the vacancies detailed above while the relevant recruitment processes are finalised.
I have not as yet made any decisions as to whether to make changes to the resourcing or structure of the Government Information Service.