Information and Communications Technology

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2023

Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Ceisteanna (425)

Ciarán Cannon

Ceist:

425. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Justice if officials from his Department are using an application (details supplied) to conduct business; if his Department has had official meetings regarding the use of the application by officials; if his Department has assessed the risk of using the application by Department officials and the input of Government-related data into the application; if his Department is using or is considering using other forms of artificial intelligence; if his Department is considering banning the use of the application by Department officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21102/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice

I wish to inform the Deputy that there is no specific Departmental policy on use of the technology mentioned or other forms of artificial intelligence, however in carrying out their duties there is an onus on all civil servants to ensure their decisions are fair, impartial and in line with the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour.

The technology mentioned does not currently form part of my Department’s technical architecture. Any changes to this architecture are subject to approval through a governance process.