Cybersecurity Policy

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Questions (1240)

Malcolm Byrne

Question:

1240. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of staff directly responsible for cybersecurity, as distinct from IT, within his Department; if a threat analyst, vulnerability manager and a cyber infrastructure engineer are employed; if not in-house, if this work is outsourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9432/26]

View answer

Written answers

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

I can confirm that my Department does not have any staff directly responsible for cybersecurity, as distinct from IT, within my Department. Neither is a threat analyst, vulnerability manager or a cyber infrastructure engineer employed in-house or via outsourced work.

My Department has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the Department of Education & Youth for the provision of IT services.