Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is proper accountability at present in the Department of the Minister, Deputy Naughten. The question raised by the Deputy about the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General would be more appropriately addressed to the Minister, Deputy Naughten. Within the Defence Forces on the security side, we have people dedicated to working on cybersecurity. It would be a matter for the Government to assign the role to a different Department. The Minister, Deputy Naughten, is doing an excellent job. The previous budget provided additional staff and funding regarding cybersecurity. Of course, it is a priority for the Government to make sure the appropriate levels of security are available to the team there.

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