I propose to take Questions Nos. 72, 73 and 75 together.
It is estimated that the number of lines of computer code maintained by my Department is less than 25,000. There are other systems such as licensed computer packages which are in use in the Department where support is provided by the owners of such packages. The code in these systems is not included in the above figure.
The Department of the Marine and Natural Resources has only three computer systems developed inhouse where exposure to Year 2000 problems arises. The conversion work required for these systems will be carried out in advance of the Year 2000.
The Department of the Marine and Natural Resources estimates that the costs of converting and testing computer programs (Year 2000 and Euro) is IR£82,000.
Agencies under the aegis of the Department have been asked to examine the impact of the Year 2000/Euro changeover and to advise the Department of the steps necessary to ensure compliance with Year 2000/Euro issues.