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

David Stanton: It might not let you unplug it.

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

David Stanton: I noted what Professor O'Hare said earlier concerning the statement made by Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and others that "AI systems with human-competitive intelligence can pose profound risks to society and humanity". I also note that he mentioned that the Google scientist, Blake Lemoine, resigned because he more or less said AI systems were heading towards becoming sentient, which would mean...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: The Minister should have a go and see what he thinks.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Tánaiste for his most recent response. I put it to him that a lot of people do not go ahead with the psychometric test. They do not even attempt it or go any further with the application process. As the Tánaiste has said himself, up to half of those who attempt it fail, which is very worrying. Will the Tánaiste make any comment with respect to the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 74. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the outcome of the current recruitment campaign in respect of all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29073/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: According to the Defence Forces website there are currently 15 competitions open for vacancies in the Defence Forces. More than half of those are in the Naval Service. Will the Tánaiste tell the House the level of interest in these 15 competitions? How many people have applied, how many people does he expect to be recruited into the various areas, and when does he expect the Defence...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. He said that 150 were inducted. Will he provide a breakdown of how many are in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps? Over what timescale was the recruitment campaign that led to the induction of those 150 taken place? Does he have any targets in respect of the various other competitions? He can send those to me if he does not have them now. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I wish to raise just one more topic. Recently, New York and Washington were inundated with smoke from fires in Canada, which was terrible to see. The witnesses mentioned that Canada is very competitive from the point of view of energy production and we know that is the case with oil, gas, and so on. Climate change is obviously a big topic with us here so can they comment on the impact of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I understand some of our witnesses have flown in specially from Canada for this meeting. I thank them for that and recognise that. It shows the commitment they have made and the importance they attach to this process. I have one final question for Ms Gilna. She might tell us a little about We Are Global Irish Inc.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Gilna. Dr. Giblin spoke earlier about all the younger Irish people she meets in Vancouver and other places. My son may have been among them. That is reflective of what Ms Gilna said about the new generation of young Irish who are travelling because they want to travel. They are having fantastic experiences and learning a lot. As Dr. Giblin said, they are growing in their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I welcome the witnesses. I am pleased they are here. We have been talking about this for quite a while, so it is great it has finally happened. Canada and Ireland can learn a lot from one another. Today, Ireland ranked second in competitiveness. I think Denmark is ahead of us and we are number 2. I am interested in what Mr. O'Hara said about harmonisation of regulation. I think from his...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 96. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of applications currently being processed by the Defence Forces as a result of the most recent recruitment campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29074/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 216 of 21 March 2023, to outline if his Department has reclassified a premises (details supplied) for inclusion under the National Broadband Plan; if this reclassification has been formally transmitted to National Broadband Ireland; if not, when he expects these details to be...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 289. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline the procedures, if any, that he intends to put in place to establish independent assurance services providers in Ireland following the transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive into Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29695/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 293. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the data her Department considers when projecting second level school place requirements; how often this data is reviewed; if such data has highlighted the need for an additional second-level school in the east Cork area in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29072/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 301. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that there are still children with no second level school place secured in east Cork ahead of the commencement of the 2023/2024 school year in September; the action she intends to take to ensure that these young people are offered school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29213/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Solar Energy Guidelines (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 474. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with reference to his Department's PV panel installers registration form, and with further reference to the requirement to have completed a training course in solar photovoltaic panel installation, to outline the training courses recognised; whether or not certification is required; if so, the details of same; to further outline...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: 500. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will ensure that a child (details supplied) receives speech and language, occupational therapy and psychology input as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29064/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Jun 2023)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for her response. This is a positive development but we need more of it. The fact this was announced in February 2022 and staff were recruited later that year without a hub being available is a concern. I also understand we have not had consultants. It is supposed to be consultant-led, according to the Minister of State’s response, but I do not think...