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Showing questions asked by Naoise Ó Cearúil under the heading Artificial Intelligence.

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Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
700. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy, or digital skills in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25042/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Finance
908. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [244…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Public Expenditure
1036. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Public Expenditure
1037. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the governance or oversight frameworks in place for the use of AI in public services, including any risk-assessment or ethical-review processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24490/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Public Expenditure
1038. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether guidance has been issued to public bodies on the procurement of AI-enabled tools, and if so, to provide an overview of the key requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24491/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Public Expenditure
1039. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of civil and public servants in his department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy or digital skills in the past year; whether a centralised training framework is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24492/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1126. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if he will make a statement on t…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1128. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has undertaken any analysis of the expected impact of artificial intelligence on employment patterns in Ireland, and whether this research will inform future labour market supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24487/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1129. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports or guidance that will be available to employers, particularly SMEs, to help them comply with the EU AI Act and adopt AI responsibly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24488/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1130. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether sector-specific guidance is being developed for industries likely to be early adopters of AI, such as logistics, retail, and financial services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24489/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1137. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which his Department supports organisations in developing AI governance frameworks that enable innovation while ensuring appropriate oversight; whether any models or best practice templates are being promoted to industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24654/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1138. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department plans to provide guidance or examples to help organisations understand practical AI applications across business functions such as operations, human relations, and customer experience, particularly for firms beginning their AI adoption journey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24655/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1139. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department is considering the development of recommended KPIs or evaluation frameworks to help organisations measure the impact of AI projects in a consistent and meaningful way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24656/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1140. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the targeted supports that are being developed to assist SMEs in adopting AI safely and effectively, including training, advisory services, or financial supports; the way these will be communicated to smaller firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24657/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1141. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which his Department intends to ensure that access to AI tools, training and supports is distributed across businesses of all sizes and not concentrated primarily within large enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24658/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1142. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if any assessment has been carried out on the current level of AI readiness among Irish businesses, and whether the findings will inform future policy or support programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24659/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Education
1310. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within her Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Education
1320. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the process her Department intends to use to ensure that the Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools is updated on a regular and systematic basis, given the rapid pace of technological change in AI; if she will outline the mechanisms for monitoring new developments, incorporating national and international research; whether her Depar…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Education
1321. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which her Department plans to ensure that the Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools supports the use of AI as a learning tool while also safeguarding the development of students' independent critical thinking skills; whether further updates or pedagogical supports are planned as AI technologies evolve; and if she will ma…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Education
1346. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy or digital skills in the past year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25031/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Culture
1556. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his/her Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if he will make a statement o…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Culture
1569. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy or digital skills in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25029/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Housing
1681. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if he will make a statement …
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Social
1859. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection whether any artificial intelligence tools or systems are currently being used within his Department or in agencies under its remit; the purposes for which these tools are being used; whether any departmental guidance or governance structures have been developed to support their responsible use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24464…
Naoise Ó Cearúil Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Social
1875. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of civil and public servants in his Department and agencies under its remit who have received training in AI, data literacy, or digital skills in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25041/26]