Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
501. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if any of his Departmental or Ministerial offices have been swept for electronic or any other type of surveillance or bugging equipment since coming to office in March 2011; the reasons for this check; the results of this check; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7892/14]
View answerWhile my Department has not carried out a specific sweep for surveillance or bugging equipment, it does carry out assessments of its ICT systems and infrastructure. My Department uses security hardware and software systems to identify and eliminate malware, viruses and other threats to the security of its systems. This involves both internal resources and the engagement of external ICT systems security support when required.
