The function of the Press Office is to provide a press service to the Minister and the Department. We communicate the work of our Minister and the Department to the media as well as responding to media queries and requests.
Use the navigation panel on the left to access Press Releases and Speeches.
Contact details:
The Press Office can be contacted during office hours at:
Ph: 01 7043000 or 7043847
Email: press.office@welfare.ie
For Media Enquiries outside of Office Hours, the Press Office can be contacted at
Ph: 01 7043847
Email: veronica.scanlan@welfare.ie