This strategy aims to provide a high-level direction to the development, adoption and implementation of AI in Ireland.
Name in original language
Irish National AI Strategy 2021
Initiative overview
After committing to develop a National AI Strategy via the Future of Jobs report 2019, Ireland launched its cross-government strategy after a brief public consultation process (Oct 2019-Nov 2019).The initiative has the following objectives:To build strong public trust in AI as a force for societal good in Ireland.To generate an agile and appropriate governance and regulatory environment for AI.To increase productivity through a step change in AI adoption by Irish enterprise.To foster better public service outcomes through a step change in AI adoption by the Irish public sector.To promote a strong Irish ecosystem for high-quality and responsible AI research and innovation. To guarantee data, digital and connectivity infrastructure which provides a secure foundation for AI development and use in Ireland.To prepare the workforce for adopting AI.
Who has primary responsibility for developing the national AI strategy?
Several ministries
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE)|Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY)|The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS)|Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)
Who has primary responsibility to implementing the national strategy?
Several ministries
Name of responsible organisation for strategy implementation (in English)
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE)|Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY)|The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS)|Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)
Budget information available?
Not applicable
To what extent do you have mechanisms or other efforts to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation and monitoring?
Stakeholder consultation(s) and other engagement.
Has this initiative been evaluated?
Yes
Are evaluation results public?
No
