99. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to outline the progress under Part 3 of the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 with regard to the rollout of CCTV and other technologies for the purposes of preventing illegal dumping; the number of local authorities that have now adopted the relevant codes in line with this Act and where the provisions of …
100. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of reports of serious cybersecurity incidents to his Department impacting on any Government Department or agency by the National Cyber Security Centre during each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the number of such cases where it was suspected that a foreign state was involved; if he can identify such …
101. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to outline the progress on meeting Ireland’s planned target of 80% of energy being generated by renewable sources by 2030; the barriers he sees to meeting that target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1712/25]
102. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures being taken to address poor air quality in breach of World Health Organisation guidelines, to identify particular towns or geographical areas of concern to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1713/25]
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 instrumen…
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 matte…
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 w…
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 wil…
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 preparat…
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 wi…
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 m…
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 …
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]