Questions

405. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of work permits that have been issued by his Department to people working in artificial intelligence-related fields for each year since 2021; if he will provide a breakdown of this figure, by role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73811/25]

406. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department keeps a record of how much foreign investment was directed towards IDA- and Enterprise Ireland-supported companies in artificial intelligence-related activities; if he will provide a breakdown of these figures for each year since 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73812/25]

407. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has modelled the amount of AI-related investment growth, FDI growth, and employment growth that Ireland will experience across different scenarios; if he will provide a breakdown of any such analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73813/25]

409. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs which have been created in AI-related companies each year since 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73825/25]

193. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the Government has assessed the level of AI adoption among Irish SMEs and retailers; and the supports that will be introduced to help small businesses safely integrate AI tools. [72741/25]

194. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the detailed timeline for the establishment of the national AI office due by 2 August 2026; and the key milestones, including any interim goals ahead of its official establishment. [72742/25]

195. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the regulatory sandbox for artificial intelligence will be operational; if joint establishment of a sandbox with another member state would be considered; the sectors that will be prioritised; and when Irish SMEs will be able to apply to participate. [72743/25]

196. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when national guidance will be issued to Irish businesses on adoption of the EU general-purpose AI code of practice and its accompanying guidelines; and whether a national implementation date has been identified. [72744/25]

207. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key measures taken in the area of artificial intelligence during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73150/25]

187. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the type of training provided to staff within his Department in the use of, or understanding of artificial intelligence; if a programme is planned for all staff on their obligations under the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67461/25]

4. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the progress being made by his Department on creating an operational AI regulatory sandbox by 2 August 2026, in line with the EU AI Act 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62583/25]

6. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the means by which the transition of the new AI office to a fully independent statutory body will be managed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62287/25]

30. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for the artificial intelligence adoption accelerator available through Enterprise Ireland digital discovery grant to be expanded from the current specific criteria (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62012/25]

41. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures introduced to assist SMEs on opportunities presented by artificial intelligence for business growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62011/25]

43. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he will take to protect the estimated 30 percent of Irish workers whose jobs could be replaced by AI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62273/25]

45. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he is taking to implement the Competitiveness and Productivity Action Plan goal of improved and more targeted funding for the adoption of AI and digital tools under the enterprise pillar of the new National Digital and AI Strategy; the metrics his Department will use to measure the success of these policies; and if he will …

60. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the powers he plans to grant to the new National AI Office; the way in which he plans to structure engagement between the office and industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61890/25]

65. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if there will be an overall net gain or net loss of jobs in this country as a result of AI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62272/25]

460. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans to support public information campaigns explaining artificial intelligence and the way in which algorithms and recommender systems work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61831/25]

575. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps his Department is taking to protect Irish artists, writers, and performers from the unauthorised use of their work, likeness, or voice in artificial intelligence-generated content; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57907/25]

576. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to introduce specific legislation or regulations to safeguard creative professionals against the misuse of artificial intelligence technologies in the arts and entertainment industries, particularly in relation to consent, credit, and fair remuneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57908/25]

577. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which his Department is engaging with representative bodies (details supplied) to ensure that developments in AI do not undermine employment opportunities, intellectual property rights, or creative integrity in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57909/25]

578. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the assessment which has been made of the impact of artificial intelligence on employment and workers' rights within Ireland's film, television, and performing arts industries; if his Department will commission a study on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57910/25]

579. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will ensure that public funding provided to screen and television productions through an agency (details supplied) or Section 481 tax relief includes clear safeguards preventing the unregulated use of AI-generated performers, voices, or scripts. [57911/25]

580. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether AI-related protections will be incorporated into future industry agreements and collective bargaining frameworks to protect writers, actors, and technical crew from having their work or likeness digitally replicated without consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57912/25]