Strategic Communications Unit to be 'wound down' by July

The much criticised €5 million Strategic Communications Unit is to be “wound down” by July, with staff to be redeployed within the civil service.

Strategic Communications Unit to be 'wound down' by July

The much criticised €5 million Strategic Communications Unit is to be “wound down” by July, with staff to be redeployed within the civil service.

The Irish Examiner has learned that following a review by Martin Fraser, Secretary General to the Government, the SCU will see its functions transferred to over units with some reverting back to the Government Information Service (GIS).

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