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

Johnny Mythen: Is there built-in discrimination and ageism in the system at the moment?

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

Johnny Mythen: A point was made about a public education campaign. It would be very useful that this would be funded and I would like to see the input of the organisations that are represented here today. That is what we are talking about. Mandated transparency has to be built into AI decisions. The witnesses referred to public services, and Ms Casey spoke about how they are changing and becoming more...

Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Looking at the energy markets today, it is hard not to see the amount of profiteering and rip-off prices that are fleecing ordinary people in this country. It is not hard to figure out who is doing it. Bord Gáis Energy is increasing its rate by 13.5%, SSE Airtricity by 9.5% with a 12% surcharge, Flogas by 7%, Energia by 12.1% and Pinergy by 9.83%. The ESB made profits of €700...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: It is very interesting. The witnesses are giving us all the feedback we need. The most important issue is legislation. Another thing I am hearing is that children's rights have to be put to the forefront in every policy. A lot of these platforms are owned by individuals, which is another issue because often those individuals put their perspective on what is needed or not needed. We spoke...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Mr. Murray spoke of a mini-citizens' assembly on AI with 38 people involved. When is that to happen and when will the report be finished?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Lastly, I am interested in whether AI is creating inequality in our society. As someone said, we have to talk about laptops, phones and iPhones and such, which are very expensive. People in poorer areas will not be able to access that. What is their view on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: As young people, do the witnesses think AI should be banned from using art and music?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: There is a cross channel between what we had this morning and now. The witnesses' themes seem to be a little bit different in that most of their statements are saying there is a grave danger here if we do not look at it, examine it and do it properly. People speak about guardrails. What is not included in the guardrails that should be there now? Can Mr. Byrne provide us with an example...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Mr. Byrne spoke about AI being used to the detriment of minority groups. Can he explain this?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 318. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide the date for signing the timebound provision instrument; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50242/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 Jul 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 2597. To ask the Minister for Health the number of practicing dentists registered in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41039/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 Jul 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 2598. To ask the Minister for Health the number of dentists in County Wexford registered with the dental treatment services scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41040/25]

Dental Treatment Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Jul 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Independent and Parties Technical Group for tabling this motion. Access to the DTSS has worsened every year under the Government's watch. Since 2020, I have raised this issue here, along with many other Deputies from across the country. Data in 2020 showed us the extent of the serious and erroneous condition of dental services. Thousands of people are left in pain, some for...

Student Fees: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2025)

Johnny Mythen: The original reduction of student fees was introduced in 2022. The reason the Government did that was to alleviate the cost of living, which was the right thing to do. To go on that premise and bring it to its logical conclusion, the cost of living today has now increased by at least another third since then. According to Barnardos, one third of parents have gone into arrears on energy...

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

Johnny Mythen: This is a very difficult time, especially with the economic uncertainty, so I wish the Minister of State well in her new role.

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

Johnny Mythen: In her statement, the Minister of State said societal transformation must be managed thoughtfully. How does she believe her Department’s top guide rails should be set regarding societal transformation?

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

Johnny Mythen: What are the main obstacles to building national trust in AI?

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

Johnny Mythen: The Minister of State's stated the Government decided on the a distributed model of implementation of the EU AI Act with eight competitive authorities. Is there a collaborative agent between all eight authorities? Is there an overseer? Very often Departments act in silos.