Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 February 2026
74. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport 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. [15627/26]
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. AI may be used to produce first drafts of some official documents but all final outputs are fully reviewed, edited and approved by Departmental staff who remain fully accountable at all times.
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.
