The updates will ensure that Ireland is aligned with the EU’s Digital Decade policy, as the country strives to remain a global digital leader.
Ireland’s Government has confirmed its commitment to updating the region’s National Digital and AI strategy this year to keep Ireland is in a key position to leverage the benefits and opportunities of AI innovation.
The updated strategy will align with the EU’s Digital Decade and Digital Compass policies, covering infrastructure, enterprise, skills and public services. There will also be a focus on Ireland’s ambitious targets in key areas. For example, developing domestic AI capabilities and accelerating the adoption of AI to drive public service delivery and reform.
The plans signal Ireland’s intentions to remain an EU centre of expertise for digital and data regulation, as well as serving as a regulatory hub for companies operating across the EU digital single market. The strategy will be updated throughout the remainder of 2025 and will be overseen by a range of key stakeholders.
Commenting on the news, Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform Jack Chambers, TD, said: “As the world order changes, Ireland must chart a course to strengthen our competitiveness and enhance the diversification and innovation of our enterprise sector.
“This updated National Digital Strategy will allow us to maximise the positive opportunities that AI and other technologies present. The responsible adoption of AI solutions across the public sector will allow us to drive the development of an agile and modern public service for our people and to position Ireland as a leading digital economy.”
Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Niamh Smyth, TD, added: “I welcome [the] Government’s agreement to update the National Digital Strategy which reflects our determination that Ireland remains at the forefront of digital and AI adoption.
“I am particularly happy that this whole Government approach will reinforce our priority to drive and accelerate AI adoption in our enterprises and public services. Our goal is to build an increasingly digital inclusive society where everyone can benefit and have the opportunity to succeed.”
Earlier in the year, Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin released the AI Economy in Ireland 2025 report, which indicated that despite AI’s potential to introduce €250bn to Ireland’s economy, governance challenges pose a risk to further development.
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