Ireland has designated 15 authorities responsible for enforcing the EU AI Act. A national single point of contact has also been established within the Department of Enterprise to streamline coordination between Irish regulators, the European Commission, and stakeholders. The Single Point of Contact serves as the interface with the public, other Member States, and EU-level counterparts with its purpose to streamline communication and coordination for the implementation and enforcement of the EU AI Act. A National AI Office will also be established by 2 August 2026 to act as the central coordinating authority for the AI Act in Ireland. It will: (1) co-ordinate Competent Authority activities to ensure consistent implementation of the EU AI Act; (2) serve as the single point of contact for the EU AI Act; (3) facilitate centralised access to technical expertise by the other competent authorities, as required; and (4) drive AI innovation and adoption through the hosting of a regulatory sandbox, and act as a focal point for AI in Ireland, encompassing regulation, innovation and deployment.
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