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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (22 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: Since the company Iceland was taken over by new management in February, there have been significant and sustained allegations of poor management, lack of communication and, in some instances, intimidation of workers. Some stores are now closed. Workers in other stores want to know if the Minister of State knows whether they will be in work tomorrow, next week or the week after that. We...

Apprenticeship and Further Education and Training: Statements (22 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words. I want to start by speaking to the importance of apprenticeships to the State and the economy. It is really hard to overstate the benefits of our craft-based apprenticeship system. This applies at a macro level in terms of the quality of craft worker our apprenticeship system produces. I will hone in on issues affecting the system in due...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Regulatory Bodies (22 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: 207. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken domestically and at EU level to ensure public access to the register of beneficial ownership is restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30313/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: Excuse me, before we move on, will the Leas-Cheann Comhairle please remind Members to turn off their mobile phones in the Chamber? It is disrespectful-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: -----and disruptive.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank our guests for the information they have given thus far. This is one of the most important hearings we have had. It is an area where people tend to roll their eyes and say this is happening and there is little we can do about it. I do not think that is the case. I welcome the words from Dr. Bambrick and it is important we say again that workers are not looking to turn back the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: It does. I looked at the make-up of the GovTech board and its responsibility for what will be the model of best practice for employers. If that falls short, it is a serious problem. Would either of our other guests like to comment on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I agree. The problem is this has been established and they are not. ICTU's submission referred to requiring consultation with workers and unions before the introduction of AI but it is here and, by all accounts, there was no consultation. There is an element of a lot of people running along behind this. That is not to say we will not catch up. Of course we will. Perhaps this has gone on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: That is the problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: Deep AI, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I would not at all think that was a radical suggestion. By all means, have the people who are impacted there. Do Dr. Bambrick or Mr. Joyce want to speak?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: We are in the majority. It has to be said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: That is the thing that people are concerned about. I know my time is up and will finish on this. The unfortunate thing is that often when one confronts this, the answer is that it is huge, complicated and moving faster than the human brain. At some point, we have to be able to say, "Stop". If it takes time, it takes time, and if it needs to be done slowly, I think we as legislators have a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: This has suddenly gone in a different direction.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: It is using AI to check for AI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Louise O'Reilly: I apologise as I have to leave straight after this contribution but I will read the transcript afterwards. With regard to Luddites, I have to be very careful because my husband has something of an alternative view. He says the Luddites were simply heroes who understood technology. They get bad press very often. With regard to the FSU report, with which our colleagues from ICTU will be...