Written answers

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Departmental Equipment

Photo of James GeogheganJames Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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197. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the version of software programmes (details supplied) used by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/25]

Photo of Peter BurkePeter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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My Department uses recently released, supplier supported versions of the named software programmes. For operational and security reasons, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) advises that public bodies do not disclose details of ICT systems, including software versions, as there is a risk that such disclosures could in turn compromise cyber security measures in place in those bodies.

Photo of James GeogheganJames Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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198. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has full access and use of a software programme (details supplied); if not, the alternative provider being used and the version of that provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26612/25]

Photo of Peter BurkePeter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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All staff in my Department have full access and use of the named software programme. It is used extensively to help improve communication, collaboration, and productivity within my Department.

Photo of James GeogheganJames Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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199. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the cloud services currently being used by his Department, by name and version; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26630/25]

Photo of Peter BurkePeter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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For operational and security reasons, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) advises that public bodies do not disclose details of ICT systems, including software versions, as there is a risk that such disclosures could in turn compromise cyber security measures in place in those bodies.

Photo of James GeogheganJames Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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200. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department currently uses a software programme (details supplied); if so, the version of the programme that is used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26648/25]

Photo of Peter BurkePeter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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My Department uses the named software programme for a very small number of residual and minor legacy systems. For operational and security reasons, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) advises that public bodies do not disclose details of ICT systems, such as software versions, as there is a risk that such disclosures could in turn compromise cyber security measures in place in those bodies.

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