Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 5 Dec 2002

Vol. 558 No. 6

Written Answers. - Computer Security.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

181 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government 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. [25284/02]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

All my Department's information technology systems that have a potential exposure to hackers are protected by security measures such as firewalls, which are maintained and updated as required. My Department has no knowledge of any attempts by hackers to breach that security.