11/3/25 ***NO REPRO FEE*** New AI and Emerging Technologies Project Launched to Empower Young People and Youth Workers The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), in partnership with Insight, Dublin City University (DCU), and the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO), has launched an initiative to equip young people—especially those from marginalised backgrounds— and youth workers with essential knowledge and skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, and emerging technologies. Pictured are Alan Tully, Youth Arts and Media Manager, Familibase, Ballyfermot . Anderson Simiscuka, researcher, Insight, DCU , Tomas Ward, Professor of Data Analytics, Insight, DCU, Orla Matthews, STEAM Programme Manager, NYCI, Amanda Jolliffe, Dream Space Lead, Microsoft Dream Space , Aoife Carragher, Head of Communications, The OCO, Shirley Coyle, Assistant Professor, school of electrical engineering, DCU, Leo Galvin, youth rep NYCI & student and Alison Fox, Director of Programmes, NYCI at the launch in DCU. Pic: Marc O'Sullivan