Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2025
365. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the national AI office will open; when it is expected to be fully operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57261/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe establishment of the AI Office of Ireland is a strategic initiative for my Department to act as the central co-ordinating body for the AI Act and provide a focal point for the promotion and adoption of transparent and safe AI in Ireland, to ensure that we fully capture the strategic opportunity that AI presents.
Currently, my officials, in collaboration with relevant government departments are developing the General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence. This General Scheme will provide for the implementation and enforcement of the AI Act at national level in domestic legislation. This includes the establishment of the new AI Office of Ireland as an independent statutory entity which will seek to ensure a coherent, harmonised, and effective national approach to AI regulation. It is my intention to bring this General Scheme to Government within the coming weeks.
In addition, my officials are progressing detailed implementation plans to ensure the AI Office of Ireland is in place by August 2026.
