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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026

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Tuesday, 19 May 2026

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Malcolm Byrne

Question:

807. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 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. [37194/26]

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The use of software including messaging apps on Department devices is governed under the Department’s Information Security Acceptable Use policy and is in line with circular 09/2019 "Policy on the Use of Private Email and Other Private Messaging Services".

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