AI creating Dáil 'bottleneck' due to surge in parliamentary questions being asked

Over 41,000 PQs have been asked so far this year, up from 29,000 on the same period last year

While nobody was named at the meeting, several TDs speaking to the 'Irish Examiner' after the meeting said Independent Ireland’s Ken O’Flynn was mentioned. He has asked 4,500 PQs so far this year. File picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy is to write to all TDs asking them to be mindful of the number of parliamentary questions being asked amid fears that AI is driving a surge in questions.

The Standing Orders and Dáil Reform Committee met on Tuesday to discuss several issues, with the number of parliamentary questions (PQs) up for discussion.