Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 February 2026
217. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 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. [15608/26]
View answerMy Department has an Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy in place since 2024 which has been communicated to all staff through an AI awareness campaign.
AI is not used or permitted in my Department for drawing up policy documents, speeches, answers to parliamentary questions, press releases or for other official documents.
All present and future use of AI are subject to human review, data protection and strict governance measures. My department is committed to ensuring that any use of AI is informed by an assessment of any potential human rights and equality implications, with a need for careful management in accordance with privacy and broader ethical and legal frameworks.
