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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Artists' Remuneration (25 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of people receiving the basic income for the arts, by county; and the total cost of the scheme, in tabular form. [34740/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Artists' Remuneration (25 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the pilot basic income scheme for the arts will be made a permanent payment scheme through an annual budget allocation. [34741/25]

Presidential Voting Rights: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I am delighted the Government is not opposing this motion. I thank my party for bringing this motion to extend voting rights in presidential elections to all citizens on the island of Ireland and to progress that same right to our diaspora, often aptly referred to as the children of the far-flung, as in the book by Geraldine O'Connell. I believe citizenship should have no borders. Once a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: The witnesses are very welcome. I look forward to working with them. I wish them well in their work. It will be daunting at some stages, but it will have to be managed. For the Joe Soap out there, I understand that the AI advisory council comprises 15 independent experts. What process was applied in choosing the candidates? Who did the processing? Is there a mechanism for the public...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Dr. Scanlon said that "Ireland’s window to lead this transformation rather than be shaped by it is [limited]". What timeline are we talking about?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: On EU intelligence law, does Dr. Scanlon think anything else should be included? It was 2021 when it was introduced. Is there anything she feels strongly should be included in the legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: We know other countries are racing to becoming AI hubs. Is there a danger that big tech companies’ interests will be put before the interest of the common good? Deputy Murphy referenced the use of the country’s energy supply, including environmental and human rights, and the fundamental ability to create inequality in society. I am worried about inequality in society. Will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Looking at the law, the light regulation was kind of put in there for individuals whereas the heavier regulations were put in for them to protect companies. It seems that when it comes down to an individual in the law, it was a light regulation. What do the witnesses think about that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: In this debate, we are all hung up on predicting the future, which none of us can do. We can only address what is happening here at the moment. Everyone is falling into the trap of speculating about what will happen in the future. If everyone could predict the future, the world would be a far better place, but we cannot. I understand that the council cannot give us perfect clarity on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: As has been mentioned, I am very much aware of energy use. It is said that data centres can use as much energy as a small city like Kilkenny. We all know about the housing crisis in this country. Energy is required to build houses, so we must balance the direction we go in that regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Is there a way-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Is there any way of guaranteeing complete transparency in the AI system?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Programme for Government (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 412. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will introduce a new national small schools project, as outlined in the Programme for Government. [33868/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Programme for Government (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 413. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that have been taken to reduce primary class sizes to 19, as stated in the Programme for Government. [33869/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Community Welfare Services (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 702. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when a community neurological rehabilitation team will be put in place for the southeast, as promised in 2019, considering four units have been created nationally, yet the southeast remains overlooked; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33867/25]

Fisheries: Statements (12 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: The Taoiseach recently made a speech at the UN Oceans Conference in Nice. He said: [In] ... supporting sustainable fishing, we will not only protect our marine environment but also preserve and strengthen all the special communities along our shores that call the coast their home. These are fine words. However, in reality, our fishing industry is dying a slow death. Sinn Féin's...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (12 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: As the Tánaiste will be aware, the basic necessities such as food, housing, energy, healthcare, rents and transportation have risen in price much faster than the average household income. This is placing enormous pressure on schools, teachers and parents to meet their very basic demands in our schools, particularly in my county of Wexford. The programme for Government states that the...

Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: CLEAR Report on Lady's Island Lake: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: It is nice to see some familiar faces. I welcome Councillors Ger Carthy and Lisa McDonald. I worked with them on the county council. They are two fine councillors. There is no point in talking about the past. The past is done. The issue is saving the lagoon. That is the main reason we are here. I will ask a few practical questions. The witnesses spoke about the 12 feeder streams....

Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: CLEAR Report on Lady's Island Lake: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Yes. I have three more questions.