Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The NCSC is not strictly advisory. My understanding is that it is effectively the lead body in the event of a cyberattack taking place. It co-ordinates the response. My understanding is that its role is not an advisory one, but it is very much the lead body in the response.

I am conscious of time. When the Minister, Deputy Ryan, concludes his response could the Minister for Health give an indication of whether the attack on late Thursday to early Friday was the sole attack or are attacks continuing? When is it expected that the matter will be fully resolved within the HSE?

Could the Minister, Deputy Ryan, clarify the point because for many the National Cyber Security Centre is an abstract? For me, it is hugely significant. It devises and co-ordinates the national cybersecurity strategy. It is the lead authority. The HSE rang the centre. Could the Minister, Deputy Ryan, clarify the matter and then the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, respond?

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