Funding and staffing increase for National Cybersecurity Centre after HSE hack

Staff numbers at the National Cyber Security Centre could reach 70 within five years as part of the new expansion.

The Government has agreed to hire 20 more staff at the State's cybersecurity body in a bid to respond to the growing global threat from cyber attacks.

The expansion would bring the strength of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) from 25 to 45 within 18 months, with a further promise to increase it to 70 within five years.