Sinéad Gibney (Dublin Rathdown, Social Democrats)
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20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence whether his Department has projects, contracts, or pilots currently being undertaken or in development that make use of agentic AI; if the use of these technologies is internal only or public facing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57621/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Department of Defence is not currently utilising agentic artificial intelligence (AI) in the delivery of its services or operational activities. At this time, there are no active projects, pilots, or contracts involving the deployment of agentic AI technologies within the Department.

My Department remains committed to a responsible approach to emerging technologies. Any future consideration of agentic or advanced AI systems will be guided by the Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service. These guidelines prioritise human oversight, transparency, fairness, and the safeguarding of public trust and individual rights.