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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.

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

Malcolm Byrne: How can we do that responsibly? I agree with Mr. Mellon. One of my frustrations is that bodies have my PPS number, the same as every citizen, and we should just be able to press a button and see what we are entitled to. I totally get it about the means test. How can we do that? How can the State deliver those services more efficiently but make sure that we safeguard data?

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

Malcolm Byrne: I thank all our witnesses for what has been a useful discussion. It is to inform us as we are engaging with these issues and making policy recommendations. For the groups and anyone who is watching, we are always open to submissions. If people have heard something today, the email address is ai@oireachtas.ie. For those who want to write in rather than email, we will certainly make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Sep 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the strategies planned by his Department to increase the number of bus drivers in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51680/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Sep 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans in place to improve rail services on the Rosslare rail line south of Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51679/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Maritime Jurisdiction (30 Sep 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 231. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total number of recorded vessels that unlawfully entered Irish territorial waters during each of the years 2023 and 2024, and to date in 2025. [51802/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Security (30 Sep 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of recorded aircraft that unlawfully entered Irish airspace during each of the years 2023 and 2024, and to date in 2025. [51801/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Sep 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will extend free fares for under nine year olds to private transport operators. [51563/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (30 Sep 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 389. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of employment permits granted for bus drivers and lorry drivers during 2024, and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51799/25]