Social Media

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Questions (157)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

157. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach the protocols and or guidelines he has issued in respect of the use of personal social media accounts by officials in his Department; the number of sanctions imposed by his Department on its own officials in the past ten years to date in respect of social media output by its officials, verbal, written or otherwise; if social media platforms are restricted on his Department’s network; if an application (details supplied) is available to use and or download onto Departmental-issued mobile phones; and if not, if it is barred from use. [14589/23]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

It is not the practice to comment on the technical measures that are put in place to protect official devices and communications.

The NCSC does issues guidance to Government Departments and office holders on the security of mobile devices. This guidance is based on risk assessments appropriate to the circumstances and is kept under continuous review by the NCSC.

The Department of the Taoiseach expects all users of official communications devices to exercise appropriate discretion in their use, and in using relevant communications services in line with acceptable usage policies and guidance.