4260. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by his Department and public body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55879/26]

The number of staff in my Department, and the agencies under its remit, who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024 are provided in the table below. It should be noted that a staff member may have received training in more than one type of training listed below. With regard to my Department, it should be noted that in addition to the training numbers provided in the table, all new staff receive induction training which includes information in areas such as appropriate ICT usage and information management. It should also be noted that the agencies are independent bodies responsible for their own corporate affairs.