Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is a great opportunity. We saw President Macron did exactly that during the AI summit. I think all member states looked at that and thought it would be wonderful to do. I think that as well. It is really important that we work in collaboration with tech companies. They want to work with us in a collaborative way to ensure they are working within the rules-based and risk-based approach to ensuring our citizens are protected at all costs, no matter what technology they may be devising. To answer the Senator's question, the EU Presidency provides a wonderful opportunity for us to platform Ireland as a global leader.