TDs / Naoise Ó Cearúil
Naoise Ó Cearúil
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919
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
51,027
words spoken in the chamber
Across 276 contributions
407
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
241
topics asked about
Across 20 departments
From the Dáil chamber only: committee meetings are not in this archive.
What they ask about
The subject headings the Oireachtas filed their questions under.
Who they ask
The departments their questions were addressed to.
Month by month
Low months are usually recesses, when the Dáil does not sit. The archive runs to 22 October 2026.
Questions asked 919 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 276 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 8 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 11 | 25 |
| April 2025 | 50 | 11 |
| May 2025 | 65 | 20 |
| June 2025 | 45 | 24 |
| July 2025 | 38 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 36 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 83 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 101 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 93 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 69 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 56 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 30 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 83 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 39 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 41 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 28 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 21 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 22 | 16 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 224 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.
Asked about similar topics
Worked out by computer from the subject headings of each TD's questions, giving more weight to headings few TDs use. It shows shared subjects, not shared views.
Party, constituency and offices
- constituency Kildare North 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
217. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the safeguards that will govern the operation of the Government Digital Wallet; to detail the way in which the principle of data-minimisation will be maintained as additional public services are incorporated into the platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27527/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
260. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Taoiseach the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy, or digital skills in the past year. [25043/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
279. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within her Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if she will make a statement on the matter…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
291. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of civil and public servants in her Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy, or digital skills in the past year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25035/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
419. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if he will make a statement on t…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
440. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy or digital skills in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25028/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
527. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within her Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24450/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
566. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Defence the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy or digital skills in the past year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25030/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
676. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24465/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
700. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy, or digital skills in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25042/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
908. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [244…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
928. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy, or digital skills in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25034/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1036. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1037. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the governance or oversight frameworks in place for the use of AI in public services, including any risk-assessment or ethical-review processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24490/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1038. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether guidance has been issued to public bodies on the procurement of AI-enabled tools, and if so, to provide an overview of the key requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24491/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1039. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of civil and public servants in his department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy or digital skills in the past year; whether a centralised training framework is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24492/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1126. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if he will make a statement on t…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1128. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has undertaken any analysis of the expected impact of artificial intelligence on employment patterns in Ireland, and whether this research will inform future labour market supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24487/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1129. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports or guidance that will be available to employers, particularly SMEs, to help them comply with the EU AI Act and adopt AI responsibly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24488/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1130. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether sector-specific guidance is being developed for industries likely to be early adopters of AI, such as logistics, retail, and financial services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24489/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1137. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which his Department supports organisations in developing AI governance frameworks that enable innovation while ensuring appropriate oversight; whether any models or best practice templates are being promoted to industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24654/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1138. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department plans to provide guidance or examples to help organisations understand practical AI applications across business functions such as operations, human relations, and customer experience, particularly for firms beginning their AI adoption journey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24655/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1139. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department is considering the development of recommended KPIs or evaluation frameworks to help organisations measure the impact of AI projects in a consistent and meaningful way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24656/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1140. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the targeted supports that are being developed to assist SMEs in adopting AI safely and effectively, including training, advisory services, or financial supports; the way these will be communicated to smaller firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24657/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
1141. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which his Department intends to ensure that access to AI tools, training and supports is distributed across businesses of all sizes and not concentrated primarily within large enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24658/26]