Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if laptops, art works, paintings, sculptures, computers, mobile telephones, blackberries or other equipment has been lost or stolen from her Department or its agencies since 2007 to date in 2009; the circumstances surrounding the items' disappearance; if action has been taken to recover the item or items; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4020/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The following table outlines reported lost or stolen items from my Department since 2007 to date in 2009.

The laptop reported stolen in 2007 was taken from the Department's headquarters and the incident was reported to An Garda Síochána. The three Blackberries were stolen in 2008 from staff in separate incidents. When notified of these thefts, the Blackberry accounts were locked, remote instructions were issued to delete all device data and the SIMS were cancelled at the earliest opportunity. With regard to mobile phones, the network provider was notified and they rendered the devices incapable of use. The memory key was reported as being mislaid. I understand no personal or sensitive data were compromised in any of the above. In relation to artworks, paintings, sculptures or other equipment there were no reported losses or stolen items in the period outlined.

As provision of laptops, art works, paintings, sculptures, computers, mobile telephones, blackberries or other equipment in the HSE and its agencies is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for a direct reply. In relation to other health agencies which are directly funded through my Department, arrangements are being made to have the required details collated. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as this exercise is completed.