Ireland set to finalise national AI Act enforcement law with new regulatory office
Ireland is finalizing the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, which establishes the AI Office of Ireland to oversee compliance with the EU AI Act. The Bill provides enforcement processes and procedures, including the ability to issue fines, serving as the supplementary national legislation needed to give effect to certain provisions of the EU regulation.
Key quotes
The Bill provides for the establishment of a new AI Office of Ireland.
The Office's primary function will be to oversee compliance with the AI Act in Ireland.
The draft legislation provides for enforcement processes and procedures, including scope to serve fines on businesses.
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A new law providing for the enforcement of the EU AI Act in Ireland is expected to be finalised in the coming days.
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