Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 January 2026
45. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4603/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe use of AI in my Department is overseen by an AI Steering Group and governed by strict guidelines aligned to the Government’s “Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service” published in May 2025. These Departmental guidelines specifically prohibit the use of AI in the drafting of responses to parliamentary questions or public representations. Staff are provided with extensive training resources and supports to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to use the AI platforms available to them in a safe, appropriate and effective manner.
Approved AI tools may be used to produce first drafts of some documents, but all final outputs are fully reviewed, edited and approved by Departmental staff who remain fully accountable at all times.
My Department does not use AI to produce social media content.
