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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: I respect that. I appreciate it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: It does not mean you cannot-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: House Sales (9 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of homebuyers in counties Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath, respectively who have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21517/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Hybrid Threats and Threats to the National Infrastructure: Institute of International and European Affairs (9 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. They were interesting, enlightening and alarming. It is obvious that the concept of defence as presented within the Government framework in years past is no longer the same and everything is fair game and under attack. It is crucial that we up our game at greater speed and find ways to address disinformation, misinformation, the abuse of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (9 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Offaly, Laois, Longford and Westmeath, respectively, that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful in each county; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in each county; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: 65. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21946/23]

Accommodation Needs for New Arrivals: Statements (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: I thank Deputy Lahart for affording me a couple of minutes to contribute to these statements relating to the accommodation needs of new arrivals. Notwithstanding the majority of, if not all, Members of this Dáil agreeing that we have international obligations together with international credibility as a nation, which has suffered through its own history in the context of migration...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: Apologies have been received from the Cathaoirleach, Deputy Flanagan, and Senators Joe O'Reilly and Ardagh regarding their unavailability. This meeting is a continuation of a series we have been having on the issue of cybersecurity. Today, we will discuss the work of the National Cyber Security Centre, NCSC. With us from the organisation are Dr. Richard Browne, director, and Ms Kerry-Ann...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: We move to questions from members. I call Deputy Carthy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: I am mindful of what some people say that if you are using an application for free as a product then you are the product. That is how this has evolved and is evolving. We are chasing it, so to speak. I thank Dr. Browne for his detailed answers to those questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: On that specific point, it is obviously crucial that both the Defence Forces and the An Garda Siochána play a central role working with the NCSC to ensure our defences are as they should be. That applies to those bodies in particular because of the onus of responsibility they have as knock-on responsibilities with regard to everything and everyone else. Is Dr. Browne happy and secure...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: The biggest wake-up call both the country and the people received was probably the HSE attack. There is responsibility, onus and duty of care to everything and everybody thereafter. Thankfully we hear the NCSC staff has been doubled. The budget has been doubled. There is a property now in place and new expertise on board. Another thing Dr. Browne has consistently mentioned since he began...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: The mid-term review and the Government's response to it will determine its success or otherwise and its potential to continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: Did Mr. Browne say that the NCSC's success in attracting workers was down to innovation and generosity on the part of the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, in recognition of the importance and significance of the NCSC in securing the State and its services?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: It might be a template for other areas in the Civil Service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: I picked up on it. It has been noted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: Rightly so, given the grave threat to the private and public sectors.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: Please, but I wish to invite Deputy Cronin to contribute as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre (23 May 2023)

Barry Cowen: Briefly.