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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: Anything we can do to assist.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: It is my understanding that it would be in the Department of public expenditure and with the Minister, Deputy Jack Chambers, who launched the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: We are.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: It would be important for the strategy that we have performance indicators so we know it is being implemented and, a bit like the observatory piece we spoke of earlier, so we can see where trends are going to enable the public sector. The main goal with artificial intelligence is how we can create efficiencies within our public sector. Any performance indicators we can get on that I am sure...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: We are certainly going to do everything we possibly can to achieve this. If you do not mind, Chair, I will take a moment to thank the officials who are here with me today and some who are not able to be here today. There is such a wealth of knowledge and talent within the Department itself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: Absolutely. That is my goal and my intention.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: Thank you for the opportunity. As you said, I have had the opportunity to see what is happening in Estonia, and everything is digitalised and they are on a different level as to where they are with that. We have a body of work to do and I think we will be able to do it best if we work to take a collaborative approach. I do not think this Department can do it on its own. You talk...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: It would be naive to think they would not, whether it is inside school or outside school. The more we can have those conversations the more we can work in a collaborative way and, I think, have the best outcomes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: As I have said before, I think something like that could be very useful in the development of our national AI office, in our observatory and all that, having those conversations and having a collaborative approach, as a summit and as a conference. It is something we should certainly consider. As regards the EU Presidency, the Department has plans under way around digitalisation and a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: My excitement is about the innovation of the technology itself. It has been such an eye-opener since I have come into this role what companies like Microsoft and others are doing. I have tried to engage with as many of them as possible. We have eight of the nine companies developing AI here in Ireland, which is fantastic to see, and I think we are the envy of the 26 other member states in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I will listen in very closely and attentively.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Chair is really nailing me down here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: That is my ambition. If the committee wants to work with me on any of those ideas, I would be happy to do that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: It is primary legislation. There will be heads of a Bill, so there will be an opportunity then to discuss it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I am conscious that I did not fully answer Senator Ryan's question. I will get back to her with an answer.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to review case (details supplied) and if he can expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37343/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Broadband Infrastructure (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: My colleague Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport is better suited to provide a response. Responsibility for the Digital Connectivity Strategy, including the National Broadband Plan, which oversees the rollout of fibre broadband across the country is under the remit of Minister O'Donovan's Department. For the information of the Deputy, Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Process (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 was signed into law on 12th November 2024, with 64 of the 90 sections of the Act being commenced on 3rd December 2024. Section 22 of the Act provides for a change to the current audit exemption regime, whereby small and micro sized companies will not, in future, automatically lose the privilege of audit...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: A key part of the 2024 Refresh of the National AI Strategy is a commitment to ensuring people better understand the benefits, risks, safeguards, rights, and responsibilities in relation to the use of AI systems. This focus on AI literacy is central to ensuring that our society is empowered to engage with AI technologies in an informed and confident manner. Under the EU Artificial...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Process (8 Jul 2025)

Niamh Smyth: Section 22 of the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 provides for a change to the current audit exemption regime, whereby small and micro sized companies will not, in future, automatically lose the privilege of audit exemption on a first occasion, in a five year period, of late filing of an annual return with the Companies Registration Office...