Warsaw- The Polish government has appointed a spokesperson after nearly eight months of the position being left vacant, local media reported on Tuesday.

Poland's last spokesperson resigned for personal reasons in July 2008. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said earlier this month he isn't looking for a new candidate, and doesn't "see such a need."

But last week Tusk's close associates decided there was a need for a spokesman after all, reported the Polish Press Agency PAP.

MP Pawel Gras, of the ruling Platform Party, was announced for the job on Tuesday.

Before Gras' appointment, Tusk's top aide Slawomir Nowak filled in unofficially as spokesperson. (dpa)