E-voting plan continues despite Dáil system failure

THE electronic voting system in Dáil Éireann failed after being infected by a computer virus this year, it emerged yesterday, prompting fears over the security of the nationwide system for next year's elections.

Ceann Comhairle Dr Rory O'Hanlon has confirmed the Dáil system failed in February due to a computer virus despite not being connected to either phone or internet lines.

Responding to queries from Fine Gael environment spokesman Bernard Allen, Dr O'Hanlon said it is believed the virus entered via a connection to the Oireachtas IT network.