Information and Communications Technology

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023

Monday, 11 September 2023

Questions (48)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

48. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has taken advice in respect of the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) within his Department; if any section of his Department currently makes use of A.I., and if he will outline the purposes it is utilised for and costs associated with same; and if he has consulted with any consultancy firms in respect of the use of A.I. [38567/23]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Department of Foreign Affairs has not deployed computer applications based on generative artificial intelligence (A.I.). Therefore no cost has been incurred in this area.

The use of artificial intelligence for business purposes is under review. The Department has received advice from the National Cyber Security Centre and will follow other guidelines issued by Government.