Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
705. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will clarify whether personal data held by his Department and its customer facing sections is subject to processing by artificial intelligence tools (details supplied). [4302/26]
View answerMy Department is currently examining the potential future use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. This has involved active participation in several stakeholder groups, such as, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment's working group on the implementation of EU AI Act. My Department follows the "Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service", published in May 2025.
Personal data held by my Department and its customer facing sections is not currently subject to processing by any AI tools.
