Helpline for people whose health information will be published by cybercrime gang

HSE chief executive Paul Reid said possible weaknesses within its IT systems were identified by the organisation three years ago.

The Government is to set up a helpline for people who have been told their health information is going to be published online, the Dáil has heard.

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan also told the Dáil that social media companies have been asked by Government not to further share any information that has been published.