The Government has designated the competent authorities which will be responsible for the enforcement of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.
There are 15 authorities across various sectors including the Central Bank of Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán, the Data Protection Commission, the Health and Safety Authority and the HSE.
A new National AI Office will be established by 2 August next year to act as the central coordinating authority for the AI Act in Ireland.
The EU AI Act came into force in August 2024 and bans artificial intelligence systems considered a clear threat to the safety, livelihoods and rights of people.
There will be strict new rules for high-risk AI systems used for example in critical infrastructure, law enforcement or elections.
Foundation models, such as ChatGPT, will be required to comply with transparency obligations before they are put on the market.
"Ireland is building a future where AI is transformative, trusted, and transparent," said Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke.
"We're balancing innovation with safeguards - ensuring AI works for people, not against them," Mr Burke said.
Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth welcomed the 15 newly designated authorities to the National AI Implementation Committee which met today.
"The National AI Office will act as a focal point for responsible AI in Ireland," Ms Smyth said.
"Its establishment will demonstrate Ireland's continued commitment to leadership in AI," she added.
