The UCD Geary Institute for Public Policy and CeADAR, Ireland’s National Centre for Applied AI, are pleased to announce an upcoming event that will explore the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in Ireland’s public services.
This is the first in a series of discussions we will be organising over the coming months to examine how AI can be responsibly and effectively deployed across the public sector. The opening session will ask key questions about Ireland’s current level of preparedness, the opportunities to improve service delivery, and the challenges that must be addressed if AI is to be harnessed successfully.
Event Details
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Date: Thursday, September 4th
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Venue:Royal Irish Academy – 19 Dawson Street D02 HH58
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Tea, coffee, and cake available from 2pm
Agenda:
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2.15–2.30pm – Registration
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2.30–2.35pm – Welcome / Opening remarks by Professor Michelle Norris, Director, Geary Institute for Public Policy
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2.35–2.50pm – Presentation by Dr John Lonsdale, CEO of CeADAR: “The opportunity for improved AI use within the Irish public service”
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2.50–4.00pm – Roundtable Discussion and Audience Q&A chaired by Dr Lonsdale, featuring:
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Bernard Harbor (AI Advisory Council)
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Dr Dermot Coates, Chief Economist, Economic and Tax Policy Unit & Head of Secretariat, National Competitiveness and Productivity Council
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Patrick Moran, Principal Officer, Public Service Transformation, Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
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The roundtable will focus on:
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How Ireland can better harness AI in public services
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Workforce upskilling and capacity building
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Addressing cultural, organisational, and regulatory challenges
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How AI adoption can enhance Ireland’s global competitiveness