I propose to take Questions Nos. 641 and 643 together.
For reasons of operational and national security it would not be appropriate to disclose details of my Department’s information technology infrastructure, cyber security arrangements including costs, or those of State offices, agencies and bodies under my remit.
Any information in relation to information technology infrastructure configuration, cyber security tools and services could assist criminals in identifying potential vulnerabilities in cybersecurity arrangements. Therefore it is not considered appropriate to disclose any such information or make comment which could in any way compromise my Department’s cyber security.