James Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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373. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. [12930/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has not adapted any Artificial Intelligence platforms for operational use. A free version Microsoft Copilot is being assessed by staff in the Department under strict controls.

A project is commencing this year with an AI proof of concept for the Coast Guard. Further use cases and additional proof of concepts may be explored in the year ahead but no specific projects have been approved nor budget allocated at this time.

Noting the relevance of the Deputy's question to the agencies of my Department, I have referred this question to them for a direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please advise my private office.