Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 February 2026
288. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht 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. [15624/26]
View answerArtificial Intelligence (A.I.) tools are not currently used in my Department for drawing up policy documents, speeches, answering Parliamentary Questions, press releases, or other official documents. All staff in the Department have been informed of the Department's position on this issue.
My Department is guided by the Guidelines for Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service: [Guidelines_for_the_Responsible_Use_of_AI_in_the_Public_Service_20250918.pdf] (DPENDR, 2025) and by Cyber Security Guidance on Generative AI for Public Sector Bodies: [Cybersecurity_Guidance_on_Generative_AI_for_PSBs.pdf] (NCSC, 2023).
My Department is working closely with the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), who provide our ICT services, on determining potential future use of AI in line with approaches across Government.
