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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses for coming in. The perspective we are coming from is that we have to have a balance between people's human rights and the use of AI. One observation I will make is that there was no mention of human rights anywhere in the opening statements. It was mentioned that no community was being left behind. Last week, we had Age Action Ireland, ALONE, and the Irish Senior...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Do the witnesses think vendors should be compelled to show environmental footprints of AI tools?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: What protocols are in place to vet foreign AI vendors for cybersecurity and data protection risks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Could the witnesses give a quick definition of the Department's AI canvas? Is it internal or external?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: What is the State's responsibility on intellectual property?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Do the witnesses think there should be a built-in disclosure clause or built-in whistleblowers' protection mechanisms in the codes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: How many pilot schemes has the Department run so far in the sandbox or has it done any?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Were there positives and negatives in that? Can Ms Cassidy give us both?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Was there a negative aspect?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: That was interesting to hear. I wonder about our data sovereignty. How much do we depend on AI systems hosted abroad at the moment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I will add to that. Are Irish developers’ AI alternatives being considered? We had a group here last week called AI for Ireland. In the context of our country, would it be beneficial for us to develop something like that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion (14 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I have just one more question which has to be asked: they reckon up to 40% of public service jobs could be affected and could be automated. Has the Department done anything to re-skill the workers or what is its position on that? This is serious, especially with public services. For instance, the lads spoke about Estonia but recently in Albania, the president made a full AI minister - and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I have received hundreds of emails from parents, teachers and SNAs complaining that the new NCSE guidelines for the review of SNA allocations for 2025-26 are unsatisfactory. These mainly consist of four demands. Those who sent them are calling for: a suspension of the guidelines until proper consultation with schools, SNAs and parents is carried out; fair criteria for defining level 3...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 185. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the progress of the flood relief scheme for Enniscorthy, County Wexford; if any other potential issues could be raised to further delay its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54081/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Monuments (8 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 248. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider designating the full site of Vinegar Hill in Enniscorthy, County Wexford as a national monument, in recognition of its historical significance as the location of the pivotal 1798 rebellion battle, and in light of recent research suggesting the presence of mass graves and other unprotected heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (8 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 317. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the additional 97 beds planned for Wexford General Hospital; a timeframe for being available to treat patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54147/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (7 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses for being here. It has been very informative and useful for the committee. Age Ireland and ALONE were here last week and similar problems came across. We are particularly concerned about affordability and the inequality that is built into the systems. For disabled people, as was said a moment ago, the equipment is far more expensive. It is a good idea to have a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (7 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: The same problem is arising around data. AI systems take all this data. Where do we go to get proper data that will inform companies to make the programmes? Last week, the committee met representatives of older people. There is no data for people over the age of 75 in Ireland. What is the problem? How do we solve that problem? How do we get the proper data in?

Abolition of Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (1 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: In the programme for Government, it states that the Government is committed to the abolition of the carer's means test. We in Sinn Féin have been calling for this for a very long time. The Government declares itself to recognise the enormous contribution that family carers make to Irish society, yet applying the means test to careers is an unfair and regressive policy. Over 70% of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Older People: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses. It has been a really informative session. It is worrying, too. A lot of questions have been asked but I took down a few notes. Obviously, there is inequality built into the system. Someone mentioned the costs and we know the costs are going up and up. Smartphones are now €500, €600 and €1,000 each. What pensioner can afford that, when the...