Malcolm Byrne
Question:745. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which his Department examines third party supply chain vulnerability when it comes to cybersecurity. [9456/26]
View answerTuesday, 10 February 2026
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My Department implements a risk-based approach to the management of its third-party supply chain. Information security, which includes cyber security, is addressed within each procurement contract with specific requirements based on my Departments risk appetite and the information being processed. Cybersecurity processes and vulnerability assessments are subject to ongoing reviews. Officials within my Department are in the process of reviewing current third-party risk management processes in advance of forthcoming National Cyber Security legislation, which works to transpose the EU's NIS2 Directive.