Telecommunications Infrastructure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014

Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Questions (37)

Seán Crowe

Question:

37. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to reports that the Government of the USA funded the undercover construction of a mobile telephone messaging system, with the aim of destabilising the Cuban Government; if he condemns this reported illicit subversion attempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19092/14]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I am aware of reports of US funding in the past for a social media project in Cuba known as ZunZuneo. I have asked officials of my Department to keep me informed on this issue.