Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 February 2026
173. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection 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. [15625/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is aware of the Guidelines for Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service, and the Cyber Security Guidance on Generative AI for Public Sector Bodies. My Department will continue to assess the suitability of AI on a case by case basis.
My Department is currently conducting a small-scale trial of an AI tool, with a limited number of users. This trial focuses on using AI for general knowledge tasks like summarising content and searching for specific information and not to draft policy documents, speeches, answers to parliamentary questions, press releases or for other official documents.
The tool does not operate independently or autonomously. All outputs are subject to human oversight and are reviewed, verified, and validated by the relevant officers prior to use.
