Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 5 Dec 2002

Vol. 558 No. 6

Written Answers. - Computer Security.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

119 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if all information electronically stored in his Department is adequately protected against hackers; if there have been breaches in this security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25280/02]

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Mr. O'Donoghue)

Both my Department and our Internet service provider operate industry standard firewall software, designed to prevent unauthorised access to our information technology systems. No attempts to hack into the Department's computer systems have been recorded to date.