Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
376. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport if he and-or his officials have conducted a data protection impact assessment with regard to the use of artificial intelligence tools; and, if so, the dates on which this assessment was conducted. [4461/26]
View answerThe use of AI in my Department is strictly governed by guidelines applicable to all staff which specifically prohibit any use cases involving sensitive or personal information. In this context, a DPIA has not been required to date.
Any new requests for AI use cases are assessed by an AI Steering Group against a set of criteria aligned to the Government’s “Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service” published in May 2025. These criteria include assessment as to whether a DPIA is required so this area will be addressed in any potential future AI projects.
