Information and Communications Technology Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Questions (456)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

456. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is preparing his Department to adapt to and make maximum use of next generation technologies in information and communications 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. [36103/13]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

My Department regularly reviews latest available technologies to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained from its investment in Information and Communications Technology.

There are numerous components to next generation technologies. My Department will continue to monitor and research emerging technologies, including those which come under the broad definition of next generation technologies, for suitability for business deployment.