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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.

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

Johnny Mythen: What does the Minister of State see as the balance between regulations on one hand and innovation on the other?

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

Johnny Mythen: There is very light regulation on innovation in the Act.

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

Johnny Mythen: The Minister of State mentioned an advisory support programme for SMEs. How many SMEs have received support so far? How will the advisory support programme be rolled out nationwide? When will that be?

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

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Minister of State.

Nursing Homes: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jul 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Labour Party for bringing this important motion to the floor. The statistics alone tell the true story of long-term residential care in our country. More than 80% of nursing homes are now owned by private bodies, with Emeis Ireland being by far the largest operator, owning more than 27 premises in total. When private companies are driven solely by profit, whose solidarity and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Artists' Remuneration (25 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of people receiving the basic income for the arts, by county; and the total cost of the scheme, in tabular form. [34740/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Artists' Remuneration (25 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the pilot basic income scheme for the arts will be made a permanent payment scheme through an annual budget allocation. [34741/25]

Presidential Voting Rights: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I am delighted the Government is not opposing this motion. I thank my party for bringing this motion to extend voting rights in presidential elections to all citizens on the island of Ireland and to progress that same right to our diaspora, often aptly referred to as the children of the far-flung, as in the book by Geraldine O'Connell. I believe citizenship should have no borders. Once a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: The witnesses are very welcome. I look forward to working with them. I wish them well in their work. It will be daunting at some stages, but it will have to be managed. For the Joe Soap out there, I understand that the AI advisory council comprises 15 independent experts. What process was applied in choosing the candidates? Who did the processing? Is there a mechanism for the public...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Dr. Scanlon said that "Ireland’s window to lead this transformation rather than be shaped by it is [limited]". What timeline are we talking about?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: On EU intelligence law, does Dr. Scanlon think anything else should be included? It was 2021 when it was introduced. Is there anything she feels strongly should be included in the legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: We know other countries are racing to becoming AI hubs. Is there a danger that big tech companies’ interests will be put before the interest of the common good? Deputy Murphy referenced the use of the country’s energy supply, including environmental and human rights, and the fundamental ability to create inequality in society. I am worried about inequality in society. Will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Looking at the law, the light regulation was kind of put in there for individuals whereas the heavier regulations were put in for them to protect companies. It seems that when it comes down to an individual in the law, it was a light regulation. What do the witnesses think about that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Johnny Mythen: In this debate, we are all hung up on predicting the future, which none of us can do. We can only address what is happening here at the moment. Everyone is falling into the trap of speculating about what will happen in the future. If everyone could predict the future, the world would be a far better place, but we cannot. I understand that the council cannot give us perfect clarity on...