Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed)

2:00 am

Photo of Malcolm ByrneMalcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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In wrapping up, I might just ask a question. There is an intention on the part of the Government to establish a national AI office next year. Its key role will be overseeing the implementation of the EU AI Act and how it will impact. We are obviously going to be making recommendations around the establishment of that office and its role in terms of partnership and ensuring that those with a disability are engaged. The office will be talking to companies, Government agencies and others on how we roll out AI as a society. Are there any other specific recommendations or messages that Mr. Sherwin would like to see included as part of that endeavour when the office is set up? Is there anything we might be able to recommend in the context of the advice the office will be giving to companies and organisations around the roll out of the AI Act?