Information and Communications Technology Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Questions (260)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

260. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is preparing his Department to adapt to and make maximum use of next generation technologies, in information and communications, in order to better enhance the interaction of his Department with the citizen and the internal functioning of his Department; if he intends to conduct a risk analysis in respect of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36109/13]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

My Department provides information and communications technologies (ICT) on a shared services basis to my Department and to the Department of Finance. We continue to update the use of technology in accordance with an agreed plan for both Departments and development of new ICT strategies for my Department and for the Department of Finance have been initiated. Suitable risk assessments will be undertaken as part of these strategies. The newly appointed Government CIO is providing advice and information in relation to the development of information systems for my Department and for the Department of Finance.