Minister Burke approves appointment of members to Oifig IS na hÉireann Board
The Minister has approved the appointment of the Chairperson and six Board Members.
They will have responsibility for governance and oversight of the functions of the AI Office of Ireland in meeting its obligations to coordinate Ireland's approach to the implementation of the EU AI Act. Their role and these functions are prescribed by the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026.
The Board will comprise:
- Mary Doyle, Chairperson
- Professor Deirdre Ahern
- Dr Michelle Kearney
- Siobhan Noble
- Donal Rooney
- Dr Alessandra Sala
- Professor Alan Smeaton
The Board members bring extensive expertise across public administration, regulation, technology, governance, law, academia, consumer protection and ethics.
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