Written answers
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Artificial Intelligence
James Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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1298. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to identify specific examples where artificial intelligence has been adapted for the operation of his Department and each body under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12911/25]
Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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All current and future AI use by my Department is subject to human review, data protection and governance measures.
The following Department operations are conducted using artificial intelligence tools:
- Smart text analysis to prevent and contain data breaches.
My Department is committed to ensuring that any use of AI is informed by an assessment of any potential human rights and equality implications, with a need for careful management in accordance with privacy and broader ethical and legal frameworks.
As regards the 13 State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, the information requested is an operational matter for the State Bodies themselves. I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Agencies and have requested that a response should issue within 10 days.
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