AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
AI – Here for Good: National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for Ireland (2021, refreshed 2024)
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In brief
AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy) is a non-binding national strategy of Ireland, issued by the Government of Ireland (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment). It was adopted on 8 July 2021. Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Government of Ireland (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)
- Adopted
- 8 July 2021
- Official source
- National AI Strategy
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy)?
Ireland's national AI strategy, first published in July 2021 and refreshed in November 2024 to reflect the EU AI Act and generative AI, is organised around building public trust, leveraging AI for economic and societal benefit, and enablers such as data, infrastructure, skills and governance. The refresh sets out Ireland's AI Act implementation model, public-sector AI guidelines and an AI advisory council.
Who does it apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
When do the requirements apply?
2021-07-08: strategy published; 2024-11-05: refresh published.
Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.
Official sources
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National AI Strategy
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment · 5 Nov 2024 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy)” [AIPT-POL-0106, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0106 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0106: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: National AI Strategy, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/publications/national-ai-strategy.html.
BibTeX
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title = {{AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy)}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/ireland-ai-here-for-good-national-ai-strategy}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/ireland-ai-here-for-good-national-ai-strategy},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy) in force?
Not yet. AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy) has been adopted (8 July 2021).
Is AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy) legally binding?
No. AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy) is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy) apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
When does AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy) apply?
2021-07-08: strategy published; 2024-11-05: refresh published.
Where is the official text of AI – Here for Good (National AI Strategy)?
The official text is published by Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment at https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/publications/national-ai-strategy.html (National AI Strategy). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.