Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
37. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence within his Department; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI, if the Department has used AI (including large language models) in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46787/24]
View answerThe Department of Foreign Affairs has developed a policy on the use of Generative AI in line with advice and guidance issued by Government and the National Cyber Security Centre. ICT related policies are available to all staff.
The Department is actively exploring the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence and the various policy considerations that arise. The Department has not used AI in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments. There are no agencies under my Department's aegis.
