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 Cathal CroweCathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will wrap up by referencing one final thing. A national debate on neutrality is kicking off at the moment. We are militarily neutral. That has been reiterated time and time again. However, when it comes to cybersecurity, I hold the view that we cannot be neutral. We need to lean on other countries that have a superior system to ours to defend themselves. Does Dr. Browne share that view and is he co-operating with his counterparts in other European countries to bolster Irish defences? We can definitely work with partners beyond our shores to have a more resilient Irish cybersecurity system.

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