Jack Chambers
Ceist:2081. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of full-time equivalent press officers employed by his Department and by him personally. [34311/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2081. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of full-time equivalent press officers employed by his Department and by him personally. [34311/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department currently has one full-time Press Officer who was appointed through an internal competition process.
In addition there is currently one full-time press and media advisor employed in my Department. Special Advisers are appointed under the terms and conditions set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in the 'Instructions to Personnel Officers - Ministerial Appointments for the 32nd Dáil', which includes the guidelines for appointment of Special Advisers.