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- Education (Affordable School Uniforms) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Nov 2025)
Johnny Mythen: This Bill has been proposed by my colleague, Deputy O'Rourke, and by Sinn Féin at a time when the cost of living is on everyone's lips. It is a very aptly called the Education (Affordable School Uniforms) Bill 2025. During the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the cost of school uniforms has become a huge financial burden on families. The average cost of a full school kit, including gym...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)
Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses for coming this morning. The traffic seemed to be heavier this morning than other mornings. I will pose my first questions. What are the DPO Network's priorities for AI inclusion and oversight? What role should a DPO play in auditing AI systems for bias and accessibility?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)
Johnny Mythen: Picking up on that, will Mr. Sherwin explain to us in simple terms the difficulties a deaf person would have with an avatar interpreter versus a qualified human interpreter? We have to explain and explore. Will Mr. Sherwin explain exactly the difference and the difficulties he has?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)
Johnny Mythen: How can the Oireachtas help in supporting the DPO-led pilot schemes?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)
Johnny Mythen: Yes. Following on from the conversation, I am thinking of something practical we can do. Obviously, there are going to be AI-assisted public service contracts. What would Mr. Sherwin like to see included in those contracts to benefit the members of his group? Is this something practical we can do now?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)
Johnny Mythen: Are there gaps in the current funding? Is more support needed for AI accessibility in the context of disability?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)
Johnny Mythen: That is fine. I thank Mr. Sherwin.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)
Johnny Mythen: Following on from that point, if Mr. Sherwin had the power to do so this minute, what legislation would he bring in immediately to help? I know it is probably a difficult question, but if he could, what would he like to see being done?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Nov 2025)
Johnny Mythen: Yes. I know it is difficult.
- Fisheries: Statements (22 Oct 2025)
Johnny Mythen: The Irish fishing industry is in a state of flux and is on course for a full-scale collapse if the proposed 2026 quotas are accepted and implemented. These crippling quotas represent a 70% cut in mackerel, a 41% in blue whiting and a 22% cut in boarfish. These quotas will financially sink every fishing boat in Ireland, whereas on the other side we have non-EU fleets from the likes of...
- Irish Unity: Motion [Private Members] (21 Oct 2025)
Johnny Mythen: The history of our country is one of partition, division, imperial dominance and military occupation. For centuries, Irish people have borne the yoke of oppression - oppression of our language, our culture and our own birthright. That said, the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 was agreed to by all parties, to provide through peaceful democratic means a referendum on Irish unity. It is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and the State: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)
Johnny Mythen: IHREC is one of the most important factors involved in this process. It stated, "The deployment of AI in public services carries high risks". What are some examples of that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and the State: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)
Johnny Mythen: A lot of issues have been raised with us to do with costs and inequality. AI costs a lot of money. Suddenly you have to have iPhones and so forth. It is expensive, especially for people with disabilities. What is Mr. Herrick's opinion on that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and the State: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)
Johnny Mythen: Perhaps the witnesses are aware of this, but I understand that Commissioner McGrath is in charge of the democracy shield at the moment. It is almost finished. Has IHREC made any recommendations on that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and the State: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)
Johnny Mythen: What are the concerns in that regard?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and the State: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)
Johnny Mythen: Obviously, the witnesses are aware of the chat control law, which would mandate the scanning of all encrypted messages. That would pose the threat of surveillance of ordinary citizens.