Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2023
622. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department operates an X account (formerly Twitter) or any other social media account, and if such accounts are verified through a subscription fee; the policy in place that guides when any of these accounts can ‘like’, endorse or support a posting on X or other social media platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53656/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department is committed to keeping the public informed about what we do on issues concerning further and higher education, research, innovation and science. One of the key ways we seek to accomplish this is through the use of social media.
The Department has five social media accounts: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. None are verified through a subscription fee.
It is the policy of the Department to only follow accounts which are pertinent to the work carried out by the Department.
Similarly, the Department only "likes" or endorses posts it feels will add value and information to the public on issues concerning the areas under its remit.
