Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Questions (329)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

329. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a piece of surveillance technology (details supplied) is being used by his Department or any agencies under his remit in view of the fact that there are security and privacy concerns associated with the use of same; the data protection policies on the use of artificial intelligence with respect to instances in which this technology is being used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21233/22]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications

The surveillance technology referred to in the Deputy's question is not in use in any of my Department's offices.The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. The Department will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisations.