Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 January 2026
287. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if she or any of her officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for her Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since she took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4596/26]
View answerA pilot implementation regarding possible use cases of Gen AI for internal use, including improved efficiency and productivity is currently under way within my Department. This will inform decisions regarding the potential use of Gen AI in the future.
My Department has an approved policy for the use of Gen AI, which is based on recommendations from the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Security Guidance on Generative AI for Public Sector Bodies and DPENDR’s Interim Guidelines for Use of AI in the Public Service. The default approach is that Gen AI is not to be used for Departmental business, unless there is an approved business case that has completed the appropriate risk assessments.
