I wish to advise the Deputy that 80% of the relevant social media posts published by my Department from 1 May, 2022 to 30 April, 2023 included closed captioning or subtitles (this functionality is available to video posts only). None of the posts in question were translated into Irish or another language. My Department is currently undertaking a stakeholder mapping exercise and will be engaging with internal and external stakeholders to support the drafting of a new communications strategy. As part of this review, all strategic communication options available to my Department will be considered.
The table below sets out the position with regard to the bodies under the aegis of my Department. The Deputy may wish to note the State Laboratory, the Office of the National Lottery Regulator and the National Shared Services Office do not use or post on social media platforms.
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Bodies
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% of relevant social media posts that included closed captioning / subtitling
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% of the posts with closed captioning / subtitling translated into Irish or another language
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Office of Public Works
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86%
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11%
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Public Appointments Service
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100%
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11%
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Office of the Ombudsman
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13%
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8%
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