Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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237. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality 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. [55702/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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My Department complies with the latest guidance on the use of AI including the “Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service”, issued by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in May of this year and with guidance issued to all Government Departments in June 2023 by The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in relation to the cyber security aspects for consideration with respect to the use of Generative AI.

My Department does not currently use agentic AI in the delivery of its services or operations but plans to continue to assess the opportunities presented by all digital tools, including AI, to improve the delivery, security, efficiency and accessibility of services to our customers. Approval for adoption of any new technology is subject to appropriate governance processes, including security and risk assessment.