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Oifig Is Na Héireann Appoints Paul Byrne As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEJul 30, 2026•10 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Oifig IS na hÉireann

Paul Byrne
IrelandArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Description

Paul Byrne has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of Oifig IS na hÉireann, the AI Office of Ireland. The office will be operational by 2 August and will oversee the implementation of the EU AI Act.

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Company

Oifig IS na hÉireann

Location

Ireland

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Oifig IS na hÉireann is the AI Office of Ireland. It serves as the central coordinating authority for the implementation of the EU AI Act. The office aims to promote responsible AI development while ensuring public safety and rights. It will be operational from August 2, 2024.

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