Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
491. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection if the database of personal information associated with those who hold a public services card, and accompanying biometric data, has been used as part of any application of artificial intelligence, either as training data or as a subject for analysis; and the safeguards he has put in place for the application of artificial intelligence on data held by his Department. [47393/26]
View answerNo database with personal information associated with those who hold a public services card, and accompanying biometric data, has been used by my Department as part of any application of artificial intelligence, either as training data or as a subject for analysis.
My Department has established an Innovation Hub to assess and evaluate the potential future use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to support the work of the Department in a safe and secure manner. Use of AI in my Department is governed by the national and EU public service strategies and guidelines including the National Digital and AI Strategy, Digital Ireland–Connecting our People Securing our Future and the Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service.
