Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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273. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of actual and attempted cyberattacks on his Department during each of the years 2022, 2023 and 2024, the countries of origin of those attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14700/25]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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Through the effective use of advanced technology and continual staff training my Department utilises a layered approach to cybersecurity. In addition the Department is in close contact with the National Cyber Security Centre who offer guidance and instruction regarding emerging threats and the ever changing cybersecurity landscape.For operational and security reasons, my Department does not disclose details of its cybersecurity arrangements or to disclose the details of any attempted cyberattacks or the origin of same.