Jack Chambers
Ceist:1281. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of full-time equivalent press officers employed by her Department and her personally. [34309/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
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In my Department, the Press Office coordinates and deals with all queries from the media. This office also informs the public via traditional and social media about all policies, functions and activities of the Department.
This Office is currently led by the Head of Communications - Principal Officer level – and is further supported by a staff complement of five (one Assistant Principal Officer, one Administrative Officer, one Executive Officer and two Clerical Officers).
My Department is continuously committed to maintaining and improving its commitment to, and delivery of, the highest standards of quality customer service. As a result, the staffing complement in the Press Office has increased in an effort to engage with and respond to the growing demands from the media and the general public on the wide range of Departmental policies, functions and activities.
There is one Special Adviser working in my Office, with responsibility for press-related matters. This Special Adviser acts as spokesperson for me, as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, coordinates the media relations on my behalf, coordinates briefings and provides advice on a wide range of policy matters, as well as performing other functions as I may direct from time to time.
All of the above are full-time positions.