Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion

Photo of James O'ConnorJames O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

May I raise one further issue with Dr. Browne in the limited time I have left? I apologise for being so direct with him but I have very limited time. As for the IT advice and support given to Members, who would be classed as politically exposed persons, as is the case in financial services, we are not given any cybersecurity advice of note. Although those of us in public office, particularly those serving at Cabinet level, are given some IT equipment, Dr. Browne's agency should look at working with us on that with other key personnel, whether they work in high-ranking roles in the Defence Forces, an Garda Síochána or in other roles that may be subject to espionage, which we now know is going on. That has been confirmed by what has happened with the Russian Embassy. That is a concern. Does Dr. Browne accept that?

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