I assure the Deputy that my Department uses software acquired under licence. From time to time the number of PCs operated by the Department compared to the number of licences purchased can vary and every effort is made to ensure that the shortfall is regularised.
With regard to bodies and agencies operating under the aegis of my Department, the Deputy will be aware that commercial and non-commercial State bodies are expected to comply with the broad principles of licensing. While this Department ensures, as far as practicable, that such bodies comply with procedures, the licensing of software would normally be a day to day matter for which the board of the relevant State body would be directly responsible.