2648. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he uses an app (details supplied) for Government business; if the automatic deletion of messages function is operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58689/26]

I wish to inform the deputy that I do not use a messaging app for Government business.

The use of software including messaging apps on Department devices is governed under my Department’s Information Security Acceptable Use policy and is in line with circular 09/2019 "Policy on the Use of Private Email and Other Private Messaging Services".