The role of the Press and Communications Office
We communicate the work of our Ministers and the Department to the media as well as responding to media queries and requests. We are also responsible for the Department's online media presence, including the Department's website and social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and Youtube.
The head of communications has overall responsibility for managing and developing the Department's communications and social media activities and capabilities at a strategic level, including responsibility for the Press and Communications office team. The team is the first point of contact for media queries. The team also support the head of communications in his role of co-ordinating media relations across the Department.
Head of Communications
Darragh Brennan
Email: pressoffice@justice.ie
Phone: + 353 1859 2230
Press Officer
Charlotte Smith
Email: pressoffice@justice.ie
Phone: 01 602 8358
Department of Justice Press Office Staff
Cian McGonigle
Email: pressoffice@justice.ie
Phone: 01 602 8252
Conor O’Riordan
Email: pressoffice@justice.ie
Phone: 01 602 8712
Rachel Breen
Email: pressoffice@justice.ie
Phone: 01 602 8219
Address:
Department of Justice
51 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
D02 HK52
Further information
Read the Department of Justice’s Social Media Policy.
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