Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026
395. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has any usage policy on or if it sanctions for official purposes the use of messaging apps (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37201/26]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has an “Installation and use of WhatsApp as a staff safety measure” policy that states that WhatsApp and other private messaging services should not be used for official business as per Circular 09/2019. It expands on responsibilities where such services are used, to ensure all records of official business are transferred to official systems. This policy also outlines the specific purpose for allowing the installation of ‘WhatsApp’ on work phones for business continuity purposes.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
