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AI Legislative Guide

Ireland

(Europe) Firm Arthur Cox

Contributors Vivian Spies

Updated 20 Aug 2025
Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)?

No.

Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation.

Not applicable.

Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction?

Ireland has not yet designated its lead national AI supervisory authority. However, Ireland has designated the following competent authorities, which will be responsible for implementing and enforcing the AI Act within their respective sectors:

  • Central Bank of Ireland 
  • Commission for Communications Regulation 
  • Commission for Railway Regulation 
  • Competition and Consumer Protection Commission 
  • Data Protection Commission 
  • Health and Safety Authority 
  • Health Products Regulatory Authority 
  • Marine Survey Office (Department of Transport) 

AI Legislative Guide

Ireland

(Europe) Firm Arthur Cox

Contributors Vivian Spies

Updated 20 Aug 2025