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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I thank all the witnesses for being here this morning. It is great to have them here. Co-creation is not a new concept but is new terminology. It is about that effective consultation and engagement, as the witnesses have described throughout. I am curious about how we can learn from what I am hearing is a frustration on the part of DPOs that corporates do not engage in meaningful...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I do not know if the DPO representatives have had the opportunity to review EU legislation in this area and EU directives like the Digital Services Act and the AI Act, but do the witnesses think any of them will force this issue? Do they think any of them will meaningfully instil the process of co-creation into the corporate sphere?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: In our last session, concerns were raised about privacy for disabled people, the use of the data of disabled people in the development of technology and the handling of that data by corporate entities. What is the witnesses' take on that? In that session, I think there was only one disabled person's representative body but no DPO. I would love to hear the witnesses' thoughts, as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Are the witnesses aware of any Irish academic initiatives that are exploring the intersection of disability and AI?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I have one final quick question. We have discussed DPOs today and their role in society. That role is very clearly articulated in the CRPD. Do the witnesses believe that the State is meeting its obligations under the CRPD to support DPOs in providing the consultation that they are providing today, for example, on a wider basis? Is the State meeting its obligations? I see Ms Grehan...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Particularly in that context of not being supported, I thank all of the witnesses for being here today. It is very much appreciated.

Fisheries: Statements (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this vital topic. I also acknowledge Deputy Mac Lochlainn for his continued efforts to push for this and the Minister of State's attendance here as the relevant member of the Government. I want to make a few points today. This is a community that has been consistently left behind. It speaks to an area of my portfolio, which is the trade and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 1. To ask the Taoiseach whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing [57633/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57625/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 18. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57619/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57621/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57634/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 37. To ask the Minister for Finance whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57624/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 42. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57630/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 49. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57623/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 52. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has had any contact from the Department of Education and Youth regarding the interpretation of employment permit rules potentially excluding post-primary teachers, as a full time post primary contract is 22 hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57680/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether her Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57622/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Work Permits (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has had any contact from the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment regarding the interpretation of employment permit rules potentially excluding post-primary teachers, as a full time post primary contract is 22 hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57681/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 77. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57620/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Artificial Intelligence (22 Oct 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 100. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57632/25]