Taoiseach Enda Kenny says the cyber attack which is affecting up to 100 countries is being closely monitored .
The HSE has taken measures to protect its I.T network after the NHS in the UK was hit by the ransomeware virus – which targets files and demands that a payment be made in order to unlock them.
The Government says there are no reports of any Irish companies caught up in the attack so far – and the National Cyber Security Centre is in close contact with the Gardaí and HSE.
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Minister for Communications Denis Naughten has described it as unprecedented
