Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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108. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department is using agentic AI in the delivery of its services or operations; if it is considering the use of agentic AI, and in what contexts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55697/25]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm for the Deputy that my department follows the Government approved Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Public Service as approved in May 2025. In addition, my department follows guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) including “Cyber Security Guidance on Generative AI for Public Sector Bodies” released in June 2023. The NCSC guidance recommended that new technology should only be adopted based on a clearly defined business needs following an appropriate risk assessment.

I can confirm for the Deputy that my Department does not use agentic AI in the delivery of its services or operations.