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

Malcolm Byrne: I thank Mr. Moynihan very much. I should have acknowledged that he is joined by Dr. Aileen O Reilly, who is the head of research evaluation and policy. I should also acknowledge that with Ms Loftus is Mr. Niall Carroll, who is a volunteer with Age Action, and Ms Casey is joined by Mr. Pat Mellon, national co-ordinator for the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament. I call Ms Loftus on behalf of...

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

Malcolm Byrne: I thank Ms Loftus. We have a slight problem with the clocks. I am less worried about the speakers but am more worried about members sticking to time, so we are trying to resolve the issue. I now invite Ms Casey to make her opening statement on behalf of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament.

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

Malcolm Byrne: I thank Ms Casey and all the witnesses. We will now move to questions from members. There might be a slight problem with the order. However, I will go with the order that is on the sheet. Everyone has seven minutes for questions and answers. We have the slight difficulty because there is a technical problem with the clocks. Ms Laura Pathe, clerk to the committee, will signal to members...

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

Malcolm Byrne: The clock is back. Do not feel obliged, but if anyone wants to make a comment on or respond to what Senator Scahill has said, they may. I call Mr. Mellon.

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

Malcolm Byrne: I thank Mr. Mellon. Ms Loftus has indicated. I ask her to make her point succinctly.

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

Malcolm Byrne: Sorry to interrupt. There is a slight issue with the microphone. I ask people, when they are going to speak, to please switch on their mics.

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

Malcolm Byrne: We will probably get time to come back.

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

Malcolm Byrne: I will allow Dr. O'Reilly 20 seconds.

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

Malcolm Byrne: We have three minutes and I am generous, but Mr. Moynihan is indicating first.

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

Malcolm Byrne: Okay. We will have time for another round. It now falls to me to contribute. This has been a really engaging session. Two of the big long-term challenges and opportunities for Ireland centre on the pace of change of the technological revolution, which is phenomenal, and demographic changes and looking at how we are ageing as a society. It is great that we are living longer. I see with...

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

Malcolm Byrne: Should it?

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

Malcolm Byrne: If there is a public information campaign, what messaging would ALONE want for its members?

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

Malcolm Byrne: This is the question I put to the witnesses. We will come back.

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

Malcolm Byrne: I will say, as a member of the Oireachtas committee on the media, that many TV, radio stations and newspapers will be delighted to hear that the witnesses recommend the Government increases advertising spend in the sector. We will have a quick second round of four minutes and we will begin with Deputy Gibney.

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

Malcolm Byrne: Many older people will trust more than just family.

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

Malcolm Byrne: The witnesses are eager to respond. I call Ms Casey.

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

Malcolm Byrne: I am going to allow Mr Mellon and Mr Carroll two sentences to respond.

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

Malcolm Byrne: I would love it if that sentence was used more often in these Houses. I am going to wrap up with a final question. It relates to something Mr. Moynihan said at the start. After our session on AI and disability, we are going to move on to AI and the State. Part of my view around any new technology, not just artificial intelligence, is if it can deliver services more efficiently and...

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

Malcolm Byrne: So AI and public transport.