Malcolm Byrne

125. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his/her Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1576/25]

126. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he, or any officials in his Department, have received any official reports or briefings from agencies of the State since 2015, outlining concerns about any members or former members of the Oireachtas being engaged in espionage or activities that could be deemed to compromise the security of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1659/25]

267. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1591/25]

342. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence, AI, within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1580/25]

398. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1586/25]

419. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Employment his position on the EU Canada Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement; when it is intended that Ireland will ratify the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46788/24]

420. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans to hold a referendum on Ireland’s membership of the European Unified Patent Court System; the level of current engagement with the court system by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46789/24]

421. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Employment the number of enterprises who have registered for Power Up grants, by local authority area, to date; the number that have been approved for funding; the total sums of funding paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46790/24]

422. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence within his Department; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI (including large language models) in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46791/24]

545. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46742/24]

546. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the pilot school bus schemes envisioned under School Transport 2030 published in 2024 and, in particular, on the planned pilot scheme to operate in north Wexford. [46743/24]

547. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46744/24]

548. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the approved summer works scheme to repair the roof at a school (details supplied); her Department's approach to the health and safety concerns regarding the roof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46745/24]

549. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46746/24]

550. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on planned repairs to the recreational facilities at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46747/24]

551. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education the number of primary school classrooms of 30 pupils or more and their locations around Ireland. [46748/24]

552. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools that have indicated that they will offer classes in Foreign languages from September 2025; and the languages offered [46749/24]

553. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education if her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence within her Department; if training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if her Department has used AI, including large language models in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46751/24]

625. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education if her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if her Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1577/25]

631. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education the status of plans for the development of an additional special educational needs class at a school (details supplied). [1704/25]

632. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education the status of the introduction of the two new pilot subjects for the Leaving Certificate (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1705/25]

633. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education the status of the planned development of a school (details supplied); and the timetable for completion of this project. [1706/25]

697. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if her Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1590/25]

742. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his position with regard to Ireland’s membership of the Antarctic Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46784/24]

769. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of additional powers granted to local authorities and the number of powers removed from local authorities over the ten-year period 2015 to 2024 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1227/25]