Justice Minister Heather Humphreys has met Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and the country’s top cybercrime detectives over the HSE hacking controversy.
The HSE is still reeling from the attack which has crippled many areas of the system and led to the cancellation or delay of thousands of procedures.
Ms Humphreys has heard how the Garda officers involved in the investigation are working closely with international police and intelligence agencies in their battle to beat the hackers.
A spokesman for the Minister said: “The Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys TD, this morning met with the Garda Commissioner, Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Cleary of the Garda Cybercrime Bureau and senior officials in the Department of Justice on the cyberattack on the HSE.
“Since Friday, Minister Humphreys has been in contact with her senior officials who are supporting the National Cyber Security Centre, which is leading the State response to the cyberattack.
“Commissioner Harris informed Minister Humphreys that An Garda Síochána is providing full support to the National Cyber Security Centre and is also liaising and co-operating with international law enforcement partners.
“Commissioner Harris and Chief Supt Cleary also updated Minister Humphreys on the criminal investigation in the cyberattack.
“The Minister will update her government colleagues and will remain in close contact with Commissioner Harris and his team.”
