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# strategic-communications-unit - Sunday 16 December, 2018
Taoiseach's department has spent nearly €500k on video production since Varadkar took office
Videos produced for the Project Ireland 2040 plan cost just under €150,000 alone.
# strategic-communications-unit - Thursday 1 November, 2018
'Inappropriate for a family occasion': Complaints after Defence Forces video shown at All Ireland semi-final
The video was played during the hurling encounter between Clare and Galway in July.
# strategic-communications-unit - Thursday 29 March, 2018
Taoiseach says he uses his personal email for official business when his mobile phone goes dead
The Taoiseach was grilled about the unit’s controversial Ireland 2040 plan, the body’s expenditure, and the use of his personal email for official government business.
# strategic-communications-unit - Tuesday 27 March, 2018
What happens next? Report finds no evidence of wrongdoing by Strategic Communications Unit
A review published tonight has acknowledged that the placement of Fine Gael candidates in Project 2040 advertorials was “unsatisfactory”.
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5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…
Leo's controversial Strategic Communications Unit to be wound down within months
The Taoiseach told his Cabinet today the unit’s budget will be cut by 50% and the staff reduced.
# strategic-communications-unit - Thursday 22 March, 2018
Dáil votes to abolish Strategic Communications Unit
A total of 85 TDs voted in favour of the motion.
# strategic-communications-unit - Tuesday 6 March, 2018
Leo admits 'mistakes were made' and 'controls were too loose' with his communications unit
Varadkar came under fire during Leaders’ Questions when opposition parties called for the unit to be disbanded.
Just under half of people trust the government
One in five people aren’t sure what they think, according to a new poll.
# strategic-communications-unit - Monday 5 March, 2018
'A distraction': Review will look at abolishing the Strategic Communications Unit
The SCU has come in for fierce criticism in recent weeks.
# strategic-communications-unit - Tuesday 12 December, 2017
Government to oppose regulation of political ads as it would ban TDs advertising their local clinics
Fianna Fáil said the new Bill will ensure the government stay within the definition of what is political advertising.
# strategic-communications-unit - Friday 8 December, 2017
Leo Varadkar brings 'World's Best Taoiseach' mug to Brexit prep meeting
Which – technically – is an accurate statement.
# strategic-communications-unit - Wednesday 6 December, 2017
@campaignforleo: 'A powerful weapon in government’s communications artillery'
Leo congratulating the Phoenix Cricket Club last week was not just another initiative of the Strategic Communications Unit, writes Amy Rose Harte.
# strategic-communications-unit - Friday 13 October, 2017
One of the first things Martin would do as Taoiseach: Dismantle Leo's strategic comms unit
Micheál Martin used his opening speech at the Ard Fheis to take a pop at the Taoiseach.
# strategic-communications-unit - Tuesday 10 October, 2017
Revealed: Taoiseach's new communications unit to cost €5m next year
The Taoiseach previously said the new unit would be cost neutral.
# strategic-communications-unit - Sunday 24 September, 2017
Poll: Are you in favour of the government's strategic communications unit?
The new communications unit has caused a deal of controversy since its announcement.
# strategic-communications-unit - Wednesday 6 September, 2017
'Any government worth its salt has done this' - senior figures exult in Leo's new 'strategic communications unit'
The establishment of a new media relations unit has been something of a pet project for Leo Varadkar since he took up office in June.
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Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
SOME OF IRELAND’S major cinema chains are reopening over the next few weeks from tomorrow.
Ireland’s biggest cinema chain Omniplex Cinemas is opening seven of its theatres from tomorrow, with more screens next week and then the final batch the following week.
Odeon Cinemas are reopening from 13 July with the IFI and Lighthouse Cinemas in Dublin planning for a 20 July reopening.
When cinemas do reopen, pre-booking will be essential and there’ll be reduced seating capacity. Movie-wise, you’ll likely have a chance to see some old favourites while cinemas wait for the new releases to come on stream. But are you looking forward to going?
Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
Poll Results:
I'm not bothered (3635)
I think I'll hold off a while (3389)
I am (1332)
I can't wait (1293)
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