Tim Lombard (Fine Gael)
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I want to ask about the information technology, IT, systems within the Department itself. Is the Minister of State proposing an upgrade to or change of the IT systems? Is she happy with how they are working at the moment? Talking to the industry, it seems to have issues pertaining to the IT system itself, in that it has not been upgraded. The new system is not available to the industry online as much as it would like compared to other systems, even through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine or other fora. Can I get an update on where that upgrade is, or are we happy that there is no need for an upgrade?