Vol. 504 No. 7
246 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the state of readiness of his Department with regard to the year 2000 computer issue; if he will report on the position in relation to hardware and software; if a statement of compliance of readiness has been issued; if not, if and when such a statement will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12595/99]
My Department has had a year 2000 remedial programme in place since July 1997. This programme is progressing satisfactorily and it is expected that all critical systems in the Department will be compliant within the July deadline required by Government. The remedial programme has been undertaken by my Department following an assessment of all information and communications technology systems, office equipment and plant and electronic information exchanges with third parties. The programme provides for the replacement, upgrading or amending of non-compliant software and hardware as appropriate.
