Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 88: To ask the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the military authorities regarding the offensive use of computer technology in military operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42751/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The Defence Forces are aware of the existence of a capability to use computer technology for offensive operations. This capability is not being developed by the Defence Forces. The use of current technology is concentrated on Information and Communications, both domestic and overseas, and the management of internal administrative systems. There has been no discussion between myself and the military authorities regarding the use of computer technology in offensive operations and there are no immediate plans to do so.