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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State for that. I commend the work done to date. I acknowledged the Minister of State's report in August and, as has been mentioned, the appointment a year previously of Dr. Scanlon. The State is ahead of the pack, which I am very glad to see. It befits our status as a digital employer and digital hub for so many multinationals and, indeed, indigenous companies...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: So often with technology and advancements and innovation of any kind, we see potential conflicts between private interests and the public good. In some cases, corporations are racing ahead with their developments and laboratories. We also see some founding fathers of the technology taking a step back from it. It was well documented over the summer that a couple of early AI adopters and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Exports Growth (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I am asking this question in place of my colleague, Deputy Troy. Has an export credit guarantee scheme been considered? If the Minister introduced such a scheme, it would provide great support to companies that are seeking to increase international trading opportunities. It would be very welcome and of great assistance.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 8. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his proposals for an artificial intelligence advisory council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44173/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I want to ask about the plans for an artificial intelligence, AI, advisory council. I know there is an AI ambassador, Dr. Patricia Scanlon, already in place and she is doing good work. I understand, however, it is planned to roll out a council of sorts, and I wonder where progress is on that issue.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 66. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he proposes to ensure that AI is developed and used in a manner that is human-centred, ethical, and trust-based, and underpins our engagement in national and international fora; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44174/23]

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Budget Statement 2024 (10 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: It is already there.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 36. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to examine an energy issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43899/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (10 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 434. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43753/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 527. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an urgent matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43763/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (10 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 551. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an issue where a person (details supplied) is unable to register with a GP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43968/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 570. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an issue with the chiropody card system whereby a new system introduced recently has caused a delay in clinics receiving payment on time (details supplied); if he can assess this system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44064/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I also raise the issue of Castletown House in Celbridge. The Tánaiste and I have discussed it directly on a number of recent occasions and, indeed, it was ventilated on the floor of this Chamber a few moments ago. This is an issue of huge significance not just to the 80,000 people living in close proximity and the communities of Celbridge, Leixlip, Maynooth, Straffan and into Lucan and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Economic Policy (5 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the progress being made on the funds review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43169/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Economic Policy (5 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: My question is on the funds review being produced imminently. In particular, in his answer the Minister might focus on the risks and opportunities posed by technological innovation and digital innovation, the markets in crypto, assets regulation and indeed the digital operational resilience Act, DORA. I raised the question of crypto five years ago in this House with the then Taoiseach in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Economic Policy (5 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: The time is short and the next session is about to begin. However, I stress to the Minister that I mentioned in particular the digital assets, in regard to the opportunities and the risks that flow from those. There are huge opportunities. The digital markets have become the markets. That includes crypto but not only crypto. The Minister will give a written response and he might focus in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 123. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has any plans with regard to the application of VAT to returns under the deposit return scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43168/23]

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I will take on the baton. I am pleased to see this Bill progress. The Joint Committee on Justice produced a considered report after the heads of the Bill were referred to us. I am glad that a number of its provisions have made their way into the Bill. My colleague, Deputy O’Callaghan, spoke about the consent provisions. Then there is the implementation of the O'Malley report on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (4 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans or proposals to halve the length of the current postgraduate teacher training courses (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42854/23]