922. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation 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. [58702/26]

My Department provides a mobile phone and Whatsapp is installed on this phone. I use this application in line with my Departments Mobile Phone Policy and OGCIO’s ICT Acceptable Usage Policy.