Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-15
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Niamh Smyth (FF), Cavan-Monaghan

The answer is "No". The Government supports the principle that individuals could appropriately be protected where AI systems are used in decision-making, however, rights relating to explanation, transparency and human oversight are already addressed through the AI Act and, where applicable, the GDPR. The proposed amendment would create a parallel national regime and uncertain interaction with existing EU laws rights and would extend beyond the approach adopted by the AI Act. For those reasons, the amendment cannot be accepted.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-15