Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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80. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the AI Action Summit. [5755/25]

Shane Moynihan (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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82. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the AI Action Summit. [10806/25]

Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 82 together.

I travelled to Paris for the AI Action Summit on 10-11 February, co-hosted by President Macron and Prime Minister Modi of India.

The AI Action Summit gathered key stakeholders to explore how we can develop artificial intelligence technologies and uses globally while ensuring that nobody is left behind. It also discussed preserving our freedoms in the AI revolution and ensuring that the technology serves society and the public interest.

The event included a working dinner at the Élysée on Monday evening, attended by political, business, and civil society leaders, and a closing ceremony at the Grand Palais on Tuesday morning, which was live-streamed.

The closing ceremony featured panel discussions and keynote remarks, including from President Macron, Prime Minister Modi, US Vice-President Vance, and European Commission President von der Leyen.

In my engagements I emphasised the need to embrace the opportunities that AI can offer across all sectors – for our start-ups, and enterprise base, and ultimately for our citizens, and their quality of life.

While it is important to focus on specific areas where regulation is needed, we must also enable Europe to access the full potential of AI and ensure that the EU is truly open for innovation.