Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 February 2026
163. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to set out the policy in his Department regarding the use of artificial intelligence; whether AI is used or permitted in drawing up policy documents, speeches, answers to parliamentary questions, press releases or for other official documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15621/26]
View answerMy Department does not currently use any Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in drawing up policy documents, speeches, answers to parliamentary questions, press releases or for other official documents.
My Department previously completed a proof of concept with EY on the viability of using AI, with Microsoft Co-Pilot on housing data. The lessons learned from this pilot project will be utilised in the future. At present we are finalising an AI policy that outlines the framework for the legal, secure and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the Department.
