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HSE cyberattack: Minister reiterates ransom will not be paid Leaking of information likely says Humphreys while sources suggest ransom request expected about 7 hours ago Updated: about 4 hours ago   Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys has said that the Government has received no direct ransom demand from the criminals who hacked the HSE’s computer systems and will not pay one if it arrives. Ms Humphreys strongly reiterated the Government’s determination to refuse any ransom re...

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly told Newstalk this morning that HSE patient data does appear to have been leaked onto the Darknet. A Financial Times report pub...

Communications Minister says report of HSE patient data leaked online credible “We expected this sort of thing to happen,” Eamon Ryan told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Wednesday 19 May 2021, 9:37 AM 3 hours ago 17,976 Views 39 Comments Image: Leah Farrell Image: Leah Farrell THE MINISTER FOR Transport and Communications ...

Irish Department of Health headquarters Two healthcare agencies in Ireland suffered ransomware attacks last week that appear to be related, not just one as originally reported, authorities say. Last Thursday, the Irish Department of Health, which is responsible for health policy, spotted an attack and was able to quickly halt it, according to state broadcaster RTE. That attack came the day before ransomware hit Ireland’s Health Service Executive, the nations state-run health services provider...

HSE examines extent to which patient records were compromised in cyberattack Health IT systems ‘some way off’ restoration, with hospitals to be affected for next week about 4 hours ago Updated: about 2 hours ago   The Health Service Executive (HSE) is currently examining to what extent patients’ medical records are among data that has been “compromised,” as a result of the major cyberattack, which has curtailed many hospital services. Paul Reid, HSE chief executive, said of...

Last updated: May 14, 2021, 14:30 The Warmer Homes Scheme has experienced sever backlogs since the arrival of Covid-19. Warmer Homes Scheme goes cold A county councillor has described how many elderly people must wait 18 months in cold, damp houses due to massive backlogs in the Warmer Homes Scheme. Carrigaline Cllr Seamus McGrath was responding to a motion at this week’s full council meeting calling on the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications E...

Extra bins and money back on cans and bottles among initiatives to tackle litter Ryan announces over €8 million funding for litter prevention ahead of outdoor summer about 3 hours ago Minister Ryan announces additional funding for litter prevention and cleaning as Ireland prepares for an outdoor summer. Photograph: Maxwells   Recoupable deposits of 20 cent on cans and bottles are set to return as part of a wider Government initiative to reduce the incidence of litter in Ireland. Minister f...

An Post has launched its second Sustainability Report highlighting the essential role An Post is playing in the national drive for carbon reduction and its commitment to sustainable living, better quality of life and a healthy island. Carbon emissions have been reduced by 23% since 2009 with An Post on track for 50% reduction by 2025, and carbon zero by 2030. The report also highlights An Post’s response to the Covid-19 crisis as part of its purpose to act for the common good. The report was ...

Ministers Foley and Ryan launch €14 million 2021 Schools Energy Retrofit Pathfinder Programme   Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan TD today (Monday 26 April) launched a €14 million Pathfinder programme, that will demonstrate the approach to deep retrofit in the schools’ sector, testing energy efficiency solutions and renewable heat technology. This government-funded energy retrofit Pathfin...

Ireland tired of being laggards on climate change Updated / Thursday, 22 Apr 2021 08:50 Ireland will be represented at the meeting by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan Ireland is tired of being laggards and there is broad agreement in the Oireachtas that the country needs to move forward, according to Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan. He said it will take several decades to achieve the target of becoming carbon neutral and th...