Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021
59. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach if he will commission a review on the use and security implications arising from the use of personal devices and messaging services by Ministers, Ministers of State and senior officials in the conducting of Government business. [44140/21]
View answerMembers of the Government, Ministers of State and senior officials are subject to the arrangements for the use of and the security of communications devices that are put in place by Government Departments. The Departments have in place comprehensive arrangements to support ICT security and they receive regular advice and support on these matters from the relevant authorities. The Deputy will understand that it is not the practice, for sound operational and security reasons, to discuss the detail of these arrangements, but I will say that these arrangements are subject to ongoing and active review in order to ensure their effectiveness.
