Jack Chambers
Question:1964. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of full-time equivalent press officers employed by his Department and him personally. [34308/18]
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The Press and Information Office in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is part of the Corporate Affairs Division and is headed by one Press Officer, who reports to the Head of Division, who in turn reports to the Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Human Resources and Corporate Affairs.
The Press and Information Office is the primary point of contact between the Department and members of the media, as well as members of the general public. The office is responsible for communicating with media and members of the public regarding the work of the Minister, the Minister of State and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
In addition one of my Special Advisors, along with other duties, provides advice on media matters.