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4 days ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Malcolm Byrne |James Cox
With many fearing their jobs are at risk from artificial intelligence (AI), a new Oireachtas committee aims to consider not only risks but also opportunities the new technology will bring to Irish society. When the Oireachtas committees were recently announced, one area of particular interest was the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Committee. Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne was confirmed as the chair of the Oireachtas AI Committee.
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1 month ago | 
thejournal.ie | Malcolm Byrne |Muiris O'Cearbhaill
FIANNA FÁIL IS seeking to criminalise so-called ‘deepfakes’ which seek to defraud, scam or trick the public. Deepfakes are typically generated using artificial intelligence (AI) and often create a somewhat realistic depiction of real-life scenarios. The technology is frequently used by bad actors who seek to scam or mislead the public.
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2 months ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Malcolm Byrne |James Cox
Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come. The Government is set to move to amend the 'triple lock' which is currently required for Defence Forces personnel to take part in operations overseas. Under the current system, Ireland cannot deploy any more than 12 Defence Forces peacekeepers overseas without a peacekeeping mission being approved by a vote of the UN Security Council as well as approval by the Government and the Dáil.
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2 months ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Malcolm Byrne |James Cox
The Dáil speaking rights row looks set to escalate further after tense exchanges on Thursday afternoon. The Opposition has withdrawn from voting pairs procedures - which usually sees a member of the Opposition abstaining from votes in the event a Minister is undertaking urgent business. A vote on changes to Dáil rules to give speaking time to government-supporting Independents is due to take place next week.
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2 months ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Malcolm Byrne |James Cox
A Fianna Fáil TD has argued that the Government's speaking rights proposal is a "positive", despite opposition criticism. Wicklow-Wexford TD Malcolm Byrne told BreakingNews.ie: "It's a positive move, and it is about recognising that every TD has a right to contribute.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
thejournal.ie | Malcolm Byrne
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
kildarestreet.com | Malcolm Byrne
Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages Sections 1 to 5 agreed to. Question proposed, "That section 6 stand part of the Bill". Michael McDowell (Independent)Link to this: Individually | In context I ask the House to read carefully what is provided in this section, which states: (1) A person shall not sell by retail, or cause to be sold by retail, a tobacco product to a person under the age of 21 years.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Malcolm Byrne |Fianna Fáil |Isabel Colleran
Seven candidates have thrown their hat in the ring with the hopes of nabbing a seat in the new Wicklow-Wexford constituency. The new south Wicklow-north Wexford three-seat constituency was formed following the Electoral Commission Review Report of 2023. The Commission’s review in 2023 resulted in both Wicklow and Wexford constituencies moving to four-seat constituencies and the creation of a new Wicklow-Wexford three-seat constituency.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
kildarestreet.com | Malcolm Byrne
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) Link to this: Individually | In context The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2024, back from committee, to be taken without debate on conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024 - all Stages, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., with the proceedings thereon, if not previously concluded, to be brought to...
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
oireachtas.ie | Malcolm Byrne
Speaking on the release of the Report, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Niamh Smyth TD said “The manipulation of facts and the spread of false and misleading claims is by no means a new phenomenon. What is new, however, is the remarkable volume of information we are exposed to daily and the speed at which it disseminates in the age of social media.
