Ready, Set, Regulate – Ireland’s New National AI Office and Competent Authorities

Ireland has marked a significant milestone in the implementation of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, positioning itself at the forefront of responsible AI regulation in Europe. On 16 September 2025, the Department for of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment announced the designation of additional national competent authorities and a single central coordinating authority tasked with enforcing the AI Act – making Ireland one of the first six EU Member States to reach this critical stage….
By: DLA Piper