Ireland AI Law
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Enacted laws
- Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (Ireland) — Signed July 21, 2026; establishes the AI Office of Ireland and Ireland's enforcement framework for the EU AI Act.
Proposed laws
Regulatory supervision
- Data Protection Commission AI Insights Report — Published September 25, 2026, reviewing the regulator’s AI supervision from 2021 to 2025. The Commission reports engagement with controllers on approximately 180 AI products and services and identifies lawful basis, transparency, data minimisation and children’s protection as recurring issues.[1]
Court and tribunal rules
- Generative AI Court Practice Directions (HC 142 and CA 16) — In operation from September 1, 2026; verification, disclosure and evidence requirements for civil court documents.[2][3]
Related coverage
- Dublin Declaration on Trustworthy, Safe and Sovereign AI — October 14 ministerial declaration and its political commitments.
- September 1, 2026 digest
- International Legislation
- European Union AI Law
References
- ↑ Data Protection Commission, “Data Protection Commission publishes AI Insights Report,” September 25, 2026.
- ↑ High Court, Practice Direction HC 142, July 29, 2026, paragraphs 3–5, 12–19 and 25–42.
- ↑ Court of Appeal, Practice Direction CA 16, August 11, 2026, paragraphs 3–5, 12–22 and 25–42.