947. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement his Department had with Irish writers, publishers and musicians regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on copyright, authors’ livelihoods and the unauthorised use of copyrighted works in AI training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55639/26]
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993. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by his Department and public body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55872/26]
1044. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the usage of artificial intelligence within his Department; the categories of usage; the usage of artificial intelligence within any bodies under the aegis of his Department; the categories of usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57223/26]
1065. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an overview of the AI policy in place within his Department; if AI has been incorporated into any work streams; if AI is ever used in reply to parliamentary questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58659/26]
1089. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the work being done by his Department, and the engagement with other Departments and Government agencies, to address concerns around issues such as AI, social media algorithms, disinformation and cybersecurity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59222/26]
1090. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the work being done by his Department, and any engagement with other Departments, Government agencies and companies, to build a strategy for the utilisation of AI for enterprise innovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59223/26]
269. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key measures taken in the area of artificial intelligence since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53468/26]
274. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the timeframe for preparation of the proposed second Bill on AI regulation; the way in which the industry and other stakeholders will be consulted and involved in defining the scope of issues to be addressed in the planned Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53712/26]
315. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide the details of presentations or written submissions provided by companies (details supplied) to him or his departmental officials with respect to the regulation of artificial Intelligence, digital policy, and codes of practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51605/26]
310. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his strategy for ensuring that AI works to the benefit of Irish SMEs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49607/26]
279. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement his Department has had at European Union level regarding copyright protections for creators whose works may be used to train artificial intelligence systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47768/26]
144. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which his Department is supporting businesses to adopt artificial intelligence into their day-to-day work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45350/26]
150. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on assessments being carried out by his Department on the impact of AI on graduate-level and entry-level employment with emerging data of reduced hiring in certain sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45645/26]
155. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a report on the recently launched ‘AI - Good for Business’ initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45348/26]
162. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his strategy for ensuring AI works to the benefit of Irish enterprises and employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45346/26]
164. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to protect workers against job losses from AI and to ensure that worker rights are protected, in terms of redundancies and trade union protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45623/26]
173. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he has considered the findings of recent National Youth Council of Ireland's research highlighting concerns regarding AI-driven job displacement; whether he will examine the case for a structured National AI Workforce Transition Programme to proactively support affected workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter…
183. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which he is supporting companies to adapt to AI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45432/26]
185. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to ensure that there is increased resources and public expenditure directed towards State bodies that regulate the rapidly expanding AI industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40662/26]
193. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which gradual adoption of AI by businesses is being encouraged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45436/26]
197. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the action being taken to ensure that no one is left behind as AI advances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45434/26]
68. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of the potential impact of artificial intelligence and automation on employment across the State; the sectors identified as most at risk of job displacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44276/26]
69. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has estimated the number or proportion of jobs in the State that may be significantly altered, displaced or augmented by artificial intelligence technologies over the next ten years; the sectors expected to experience the greatest impact; and the measures being taken to prepare workers and employers for …
684. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has assessed the potential labour market implications of artificial intelligence and automation for sectors with significant multinational employment concentrations; the measures that are being considered to support workforce adaptation, skills diversification and employment resilience in sectors exposed to tec…
717. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether their Department has undertaken, commissioned, received or considered any modelling, forecasts, impact assessments, scenario planning exercises or labour-market analyses regarding the potential impact of artificial intelligence on employment levels, occupational displacement, workforce demand, productivity and job transformation…