Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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The point about making the administrative capacity a bit leaner is very interesting, in addition to the potential for AI. That is something we have discussed here at the committee at length. It is a subject in which we have taken a particular interest. We recognise, as does the Minister, the potential that exists, which is important, but we also recognise – I am sure he does also – that there is some trepidation in the business community when people, who possibly should not do so, say things like "everybody is going to lose their jobs because of AI" and "there will be no work in the future".

We know that is not the case but we also know that there is great potential. The Minister mentioned in his contribution a link between SMEs and the tertiary education sector. Could he elaborate on that?