Leo Varadkar’s much criticised communications unit seeks four recruits

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s much criticised Strategic Communications Unit has advertised for four recruits to be seconded from the civil service.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017 - 10:44

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s much criticised Strategic Communications Unit has advertised for four recruits to be seconded from the civil service, write Daniel McConnell and Elaine Loughlin.

An internal email, seen by the Irish Examiner, shows that the unit is looking for a principal officer (salary up to €102,212); an assistant principal officer up to €81,924); a higher executive officer (€56,415) and an administrative officer (€58,251).