Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-09
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Aubrey McCarthy (IND), University of Dublin

I move amendment No. 9:
In page 15, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following:
“(5) In making appointments under this section, the Minister shall ensure that not fewer than 2 members of the Board possess significant knowledge of, and experience in, the development, deployment or commercialisation of AI technologies, digital innovation, entrepreneurship or business representation, including experience gained through service with a recognised representative body of enterprises or industry sectors.”.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-09