The Government has announced the appointment of Niamh Sweeney as a third Data Protection Commissioner.
Her appointment will take effect from 13 October for a five-year term.
It follows the appointment of two new Commissioners for Data Protection, Dr Des Hogan and Dale Sunderland in February 2024.
Ms Sweeney has worked across technology, public service and media.
Most recently, she was a director with a global strategic advisory firm having previously held senior roles at a number of technology companies including WhatsApp, Facebook and Stripe.
Prior to entering the technology sector, she was a Special Adviser at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and worked as a journalist for many years, including at RTÉ.
The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan wished Ms Sweeney well in her new role.
"From 2026, the DPC will assume significant market surveillance authority responsibilities in relation to certain high-risk AI systems including law enforcement and certain biometrics," Mr O'Callaghan said.
""The DPC is anticipating an increased workload arising from the impact of the EU's new digital Acts such as the Digital Markets Act, Data Act, and Digital Services Act on data protection matters," he said.
"As the responsibilities and scope of the DPC continue to grow, I am pleased that three commissioners will now lead and manage this key regulatory body," he added.
The Data Protection Commission welcomed the announcement of Ms Sweeney's appointment.
"Commissioners Des Hogan and Dale Sunderland, along with all colleagues at the DPC, look forward to welcoming Ms Sweeney and to working with her as the DPC continues to uphold the EU's fundamental right to data protection," the DPC said in a statement.
