Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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61. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on the roll-out of the guidelines for responsible use of artificial intelligence in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40068/25]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation published the Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service in May 2025. These have been very positively received across the public sector and the online version of the guidelines has been accessed approximately 7,500 times since it was launched. The Guidelines included:

• an explanation of the key principles underpinning responsible use of Artificial Intelligence
• a decision framework for designing and evaluating how AI should be used
• an AI Canvas tool that can be downloaded and used as a guide for planning
• advice on responsible AI use over the entire project life cycle from development through to decommissioning

• Policy makers, compliance officers, and governance professionals
• IT and data professionals working with or evaluating AI systems
• Procurement teams assessing third-party AI tools
• Strategy and transformation teams implementing digital solutions

• Understand the Guidelines for Responsible Use of AI in the Irish Public Service and their importance.
• Recognise the ethical considerations and risks of AI deployment.
• Learn how to apply the guidelines to externally sourced AI tools.
• Explore best practices for developing and implementing internal AI systems.
• Gain insights into accountability, transparency, and trust in AI solutions.