Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2019
569. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of computers in his Department that still use an operating system (details supplied) in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44713/19]
View answerMy Department uses Windows 10 as its standard operating system.
There are currently only 4 devices using the Windows 7 operating system. Two of these are virtual machines running within Windows 10 devices. The other two devices, required for our telephony switch, are not connected to my Department's network.
| Device | Purpose | Comment |
| 2 Windows 7 clients | Software required for Telephony Switch | The application currently only runs on Windows 7. This is a shared service provided by another Government Department. My Department is engaging with our colleagues to address this situation before Windows 7 reaches end of support. |
| 2 Windows 7 clients | Virtual Machines used to access bespoke software | The application in question currently only runs on Windows 7. My Department is actively engaging to address this issue before Windows 7 reaches end of support |
