Micheál Martin
Ceist:142. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach when the staff of the strategic communications unit will be transferred. [29050/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 4 July 2018
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Freagraí scríofa
Following the report into the operation of the Strategic Communications Unit (SCU) conducted in March last, it was agreed that the SCU should be wound down and that my Department would revert to a reformed GIS model, with a smaller budget and less staff. It was agreed that surplus staff would be redeployed, either within the Department of the Taoiseach or in other Departments or agencies; these decisions to be made by the management of the Department in consultation with the staff impacted. The report further provided for a transition period which was to end in July. The majority of staff transfers have now been made, with the remainder to conclude by the end of July 2018.