86 Deputy George Lee asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the date the communications unit was established; if the staff were recruited internally or externally; if they were recruited internally, the section of FÁS from which they were recruited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5783/10]

The Communications Unit was established in January 2009 and reports to the Director of Corporate Support. The unit currently comprises 1 manager, 1 assistant manager, 3 project officers and 1 clerical officer.

The current staff were internally assigned from the former Corporate Affairs and the Services to Business areas of FÁS.