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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Basically then, it is dealing with the threat and nullifying it. Dr. Browne spoke earlier about cyberespionage and we understand that in a straightforward way as being spying or, beyond that, even industrial espionage. I think there was an example in respect of Russia, post 2014, when it had difficulty in acquiring particular skill sets or products which they were not allowed to get, for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The RTÉ situation was as reported. It was an attempted Trojan attack - I mean in a non-technical sense.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I imagine it would be a worse one to fall for than someone clicking a link they should not click.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have a semi-question. It is in the public domain that those who attacked the HSE were also involved in the attack on the Rehab Group. I saw that earlier and was wondering whether there is any information available in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: All right. I can ignore it then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank all of the witnesses who have attended. In fairness, some of them have dealt with it in the sense that Ireland is almost a tech superpower and, on that basis, there is the idea that we have a huge amount of cybersecurity expertise, although we have not necessarily put that together. We all welcome the fact there was a capacity review of the NCSC and, following that, premises were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, it is the control body and it seeks more to ensure there is co-operation among all others. We have seconded personnel from the Defence Forces in the NCSC but the Defence Forces also operate just like a critical infrastructure company that basically takes advice from the NCSC. In regard to whatever requirements we have from a defensive point of view and all of the rest of it, I am not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The other thing we could throw in is the fact the NCSC had a serious role in regard to regulation and it seemed to be looking to offset to other bodies within the State while it would deal specifically with the critical infrastructure companies and then, beyond that, its primary function would be dealing with attacks. It is the CSIRT-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I again thank Dr. Scott, Mr. Larkin and Mr. O'Reilly. I also record that Dr. Scott was one of my lecturers, and a very good one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Unfortunately, I was not a particularly good student. I am also aware of someone, who, by chance, after attending DCU, now works in the NCSC. I will not make an argument regarding whether he was a good or bad student either. We have discussed a fair amount. In fairness, the witnesses have put on the record the reality of the world we live in. There are two parts to this. One is the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (29 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 97. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the status and engagements of the Drogheda Implementation Board; the recommendations contained in a report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16231/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (29 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 212. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the impact of the omicron variant of Covid-19 in relation to the delivery of the National Broadband Plan, specifically, the impact in quarter 1 of 2022 outturns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16163/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EU Directives (29 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 217. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive 2014/61/EU specifically in regard to article 8 and new buildings being broadband ready; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16482/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EU Directives (29 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 218. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he or his officials have had further engagements with the European Commission regarding the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive 2014/61/EU specifically in regard to article 8 and new buildings being broadband ready; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16483/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EU Directives (29 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 219. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he or his officials have had further engagements with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive 2014/61/EU specifically in regard article 8 and new buildings being broadband ready; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16484/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukraine War (29 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider waiving certain driving requirements such as vehicle registration tax, insurance and Irish driver license and so on for those Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland by car. [16454/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (29 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 340. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps taken and progress made since July 2019 following the report of the Expert Group on Traveller Accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16455/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 374. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on a matter in relation to the phone lines relating to the Oireachtas urgent query service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16168/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 373. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the processing times for applications for passports; the current number of applications that await processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16167/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 384. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport applicant that cancels a passport application can avail of a refund. [16479/22]