Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024
24. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach if his Department has a policy, or has issued guidance to staff on the use of artificial intelligence, large language model, natural language processing, generative or otherwise, or products based thereon in the course of their duties; if this has been communicated to staff; if he will publish same. [36149/24]
View answer25. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach if his Department, or any agency under his auspices, has ever used any artificial intelligence software in the preparation of response to parliamentary questions, or in responses to any correspondence from outside the organisation; and the details of same if applicable. [36168/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 24 and 25 together.
The National Cyber Security Centre and the Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform have published guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in the public service which has been made available to all staff in the Department of the Taoiseach.
The Department of the Taoiseach and the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), which is the only agency under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach, do not use artificial intelligence software in the preparation of responses to parliamentary questions or in response to any correspondence from outside the organisation.
