Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 July 2026
121. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the amounts by which his Department or agencies within the aegis of his Department that has been defrauded as a result of a cyberattack; and the total amount which has been recovered for each of the years 2021 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [51987/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department acknowledges that IT security is fundamental in ensuring the safety and integrity of its systems, files and data. In recognition of this, cyber security is applied in line with best practise standards and frameworks in conjunction with advisories and guidance issued by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO).
While my Department acknowledges that there have been attempted cyberattacks, there have been no resulting financial losses to the Department.
My Department does not hold information in relation to this matter on state bodies under the aegis of this Department. Arrangements have been put in place by all such bodies to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. These bodies may be contacted directly at the email addresses set out in the Table below.
