EU AI Act FAQ
What is the AI Office of Ireland?
Quick answer
The AI Office of Ireland is an independent statutory body established under the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026. It coordinates implementation of the EU AI Act in Ireland and works with designated competent authorities. It is distinct from the European AI Office within the Commission.
Where to find the relevant authority
The Office's official website provides a competent-authority directory and a service desk. Use the remit for the actual system or activity, rather than assuming that every professional sector or every use of personal data belongs to a particular AI Act regulator. Existing GDPR and sectoral supervision remain relevant but are not a substitute for checking the AI Act designation.
Ireland and EU-level responsibilities
The Irish Office coordinates national implementation. The Commission's European AI Office has separate responsibilities allocated under the EU Act, including enforcement concerning general-purpose AI model providers. The earlier version of this page incorrectly attributed that general-purpose model role wholesale to the Irish body. Keep these institutions distinct when deciding where to seek guidance, make a report or respond to a request.
Reviewed 4 October 2026. Sources: Commission AI Act overview and timetable, classification, deployer duties, literacy guidance and AI Office of Ireland.
Acuity AI tracks Ireland's AI regulatory architecture as it develops under the current framework. See our Ireland AI regulation 2026 guidance.