The recommendation is one of 85 included in the first interim report of the joint committee on artificial intelligence, which was published yesterday.

Other recommendations include the establishment of the National AI Office by August 2026 in order to lead an “immediate, coordinated, all of government approach to AI”.

Committee chairperson Malcolm Byrne said: “The Oireachtas joint committee on AI is pleased to publish its first interim report. The committee will continue to publish interim reports along with a final report at the conclusion of its work.

“We are very grateful to the witnesses, the national and international experts who engaged with the committee and shared their knowledge and experience to date.

“We look forward to exploring a variety of themes in the coming months and engaging with a wide range of people and groups.

“Artificial intelligence is an exciting and challenging developing technology. The committee is working in a collaborative way to consider the potential benefits and risks associated with it and to explore how Ireland can lead in this space.

“We do not believe that regulation and innovation are mutually exclusive, and we are looking to strike the right balance.”