The political correspondent of Independent Network News (INN), Mr Iarla Mongey (34), is to be appointed deputy government press secretary and head of the Government Information Services (GIS).
Mr Mongey will take up the position in January, following the announcement of the departure of Mr John Murray from the post.
A native of Co Mayo, Mr Mongey has been political correspondent of INN for two years. He previously worked in local radio in Galway and Limerick.