Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1116. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she and or her officials and or the Garda Commissioner have engaged with officials in Northern Ireland in respect of a recent release of data in error by the police service of Northern Ireland; and if she has been briefed in respect of the security risk posed by the data release in this jurisdiction. [37730/23]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, on 8 August the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) experienced a data breach, which is being treated as a critical incident.
As the Deputy will be aware, there is very close and ongoing co-operation between An Garda Síochána and the PSNI. I am informed that contact was made at an early point in this incident and this remains the case as the situation continues to be assessed.
The security situation on the island of Ireland remains a top priority for the Government and An Garda Síochána, who keep matters under continuing review , in close cooperation with their colleagues in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. I am regularly briefed by the Commissioner, who keeps me informed of the situation.
