Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 May 2026
21. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the progress of the national cyber security Bill 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35774/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Cyber Security Bill transposes the Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2) into Irish law. NIS2 significantly enhances the cyber security supervision and enforcement regime that is already in place in the State and the enactment of the National Cyber Security Bill is a priority for myself and the Government.
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration published its Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme on 18 February 2026 and this is currently being considered by my Department. Officials continue to work with the Office of Parliamentary Council on the drafting of the Bill, which is at a very advanced stage. I expect to be in a position to bring a Memo to Government shortly seeking approval to publish the Bill.
In anticipation of having the legislation in place and to ensure that Ireland is ready to fully implement the directive on the day of enactment of the Bill, we have taken significant steps to ensure that various implementing measures are in place. This includes a robust approach to sectoral regulation for the Directive with the designation of National Competent Authorities to carry out enforcement and supervision. National Competent Authorities are already undertaking significant preparations to take on these new functions.
The National Cyber Security Bill will also put the National Cyber Security Centre on a statutory footing. Within the NCSC, a National Cyber Security Incident Response Team or CSIRT-IE, an obligation under NIS2 has also been stood up.
