Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister explain what will happen in April 2014 when the cut-off arrangements will apply? What will be the cost to various Departments of winding down the Windows XP operating system, for which support will be eliminated in the coming 12 months? I understand some of the Departments will move to the Windows 8 operating system. Will the Minister confirm that the process will not result in a risk for customers in respect of the records held in the Department of Health and the Department of Justice and Equality? These are sensitive areas and it would be highly unfortunate if any of this information were to be leaked. We all remember what occurred when information technology glitches occurred in Ulster Bank and elsewhere. Is it possible such problems could arise in this process?

I understand the issue was dealt with long before the deadline in the case of approximately 90% of the computers where the problem was identified. Why have so many computers in the public service been affected by the problem, which will cost €3.8 million to correct? How many computers or laptops will require the patch in the next 12 months?

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