247. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which the Government is balancing its engagement with multinational AI companies (details supplied) with public concerns regarding the development of artificial superintelligence; the safeguards and oversight measures being considered; and the steps that have been taken to date to address these concerns. [75075/26]
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253. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment noting the success of the International Artificial Intelligence Summit in Dublin on 14 October 2026, if he would consider developing it as an annual event. [75193/26]
44. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total costs for the AI Summit; whether speakers were paid to speak; and the fee paid to each speaker; whether expenses were paid to speakers; whether any guests were paid fees and/or expenses to attend; the costs of renting the venue; and staff costs and hospitality costs. [74549/26]
446. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on implementation of the action in the 2025 Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity to “publish guidance and support for innovative companies on compliance with the EU AI Act and other sectoral regulations, with a particular focus on SMEs and startups. [74382/26]
447. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans for enhanced AI and digital vouchers proposed as part of the Intelligence:Applied Programme; and the way in which this initiative relates to the review of the grow digital voucher scheme and any proposals for enhancements to that scheme. [74381/26]
448. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the terms of reference and membership of the new National AI Literacy Taskforce established under the Intelligence:Applied Programme. [74380/26]
177. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key challenges identified in increasing the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies among businesses and public bodies, including skills, regulatory and infrastructure constraints. [70151/26]
178. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the progress made to date in implementing Ireland's National AI Strategy; the actions completed, underway and outstanding. [70150/26]
351. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the work of the AI Office of Ireland since its establishment earlier this year. [68166/26]
354. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures that have been undertaken by Government to support the agreement of international treaties on the development of artificial intelligence. [68221/26]
355. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the work ongoing to put in place to establish a national, Government-wide policy on artificial intelligence. [68188/26]
361. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures that are in place, or his plans for measures, concerning the use of agentic AI with financial services and products in Ireland. [68222/26]
25. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has assessed the implications of recent CSO findings which indicate significant differences in AI understanding across age groups, genders and regions; and the actions being taken to ensure equitable access to AI-related opportunities throughout the State. [66698/26]
30. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding any engagement he has had with the major tech companies that are operating in Ireland in relation to the ever-changing jobs market due to AI technology changes and the impact it may have on their Irish workforce. [66649/26]
37. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment with recent calls from AI industry leaders for greater caution around the pace of AI advancements, the measures being taken to ensure that our SME sector is sufficiently prepared for the next generation of AI technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66532/26]
40. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken by his Department to support the adoption of artificial intelligence by SMEs; the supports available through his Department and enterprise agencies to assist SMEs in developing AI capability and competitiveness. [66697/26]
64. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his Department's position on the usage of artificial intelligence programmes during hiring processes. [66606/26]
68. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans his Department has to bring further legislation regulating the use of artificial intelligence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66953/26]
79. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding any Department-led initiative in relation to future proof employment legislation in the ever-changing jobs market due to AI technology changes. [66645/26]
215. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is satisfied that Ireland’s current regulatory and enforcement framework is adequately equipped to address the rapidly developing risks associated with artificial intelligence; the progress made in implementing and enforcing the EU Artificial Intelligence Act in Ireland; the bodies that will have responsibility for oversight an…
216. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason for the lack of representation for the music or arts sector at the AI Advisory Council and AI Office despite the Government’s support for such representation (details supplied); if he will ensure such representation; and if he will acknowledge that the lack of a regulator responsible for the music, arts and creative sec…
218. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has assessed the potential impact of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence on regulated and professional sectors in Ireland, including legal, financial, insurance and other professional services; and whether further national safeguards, in addition to those provided under the EU AI Act, are being consid…
220. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason there is no representation for music or arts at AI office despite government commitment to the Dáil motion in July this year and repeated requests from organisations (details supplied) for such representation. [66620/26]
454. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department is considering the development of new supports, grants, or advisory services to assist SMEs in adopting artificial intelligence technologies; the measures currently under consideration; and the timeline for their introduction. [64243/26]
944. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he will legislate to require commercial images that have materially altered a person’s face or body, or that have been generated using artificial intelligence, to be clearly labelled. [55277/26]