Social Media

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Ceisteanna (419)

Holly Cairns

Ceist:

419. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if officials in his Department are tasked with conducting online and social media monitoring and completing reports on social media coverage of his Department and his Ministerial activities; if so, the number of staff involved; the respective grades of each; the estimated working hours committed to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25803/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Department monitors its own and external social media activity through free analytical tools provided by the major social media platforms. No Departmental officials are tasked with compiling reports on social media coverage of either the Department or Ministerial activities.