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The Act, explained for people who run businesses.

The EU AI Act and the Irish AI Bill, for operators rather than lawyers. Updated as the law moves.

Latest · Governance

Writing an AI usage policy for an Irish SME: what to include

A practical AI usage policy covers tools, rules, roles and review. The structure that works for Irish SMEs, section by section.

9 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Deadlines

The Omnibus deferral: high-risk AI obligations move to December 2027 (probably)

The 7 May 2026 Omnibus political agreement moves Annex III high-risk obligations to 2 December 2027 — pending formal adoption. What it means.

5 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Governance

Board oversight of AI: what Irish directors need to demonstrate

65% of Irish directors say they don't understand the new AI rules. What proper board oversight of AI looks like, and how to evidence it.

3 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Governance

AI vendor due diligence: the questions to ask every supplier

Your AI Act duties depend on what your vendors have committed to. The due diligence questionnaire every Irish business should send.

1 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Compliance

EU AI Act penalties: what Irish SMEs actually face

Up to €35m or 7% of turnover for prohibited practices — but proportionate caps apply to SMEs. The real penalty structure, without scaremongering.

27 May 2026 · 6 min read

Irish law

The Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, explained

Ireland's AI Bill stands up the AI Office of Ireland and national enforcement. What the General Scheme says and what to do now.

25 May 2026 · 8 min read

Deadlines

Chatbot disclosure becomes law on 2 August 2026: is your website ready?

From 2 August 2026, customers must be told they are talking to AI. What Article 50 requires of chatbots and voice agents.

20 May 2026 · 5 min read

Compliance

Deployer or provider? The EU AI Act role that decides your obligations

Most Irish SMEs are deployers, not providers — and the difference decides almost everything about what the AI Act asks of you.

18 May 2026 · 6 min read

High-risk AI

CV screening tools are high-risk AI: the employment trap catching Irish SMEs

Any tool that ranks, filters or scores job applicants is high-risk under Annex III — even with a human making the final call.

13 May 2026 · 8 min read

Compliance

Article 4 AI literacy: the duty already in force that most Irish firms are missing

Since 2 February 2025, every organisation using AI must ensure staff AI literacy. What Article 4 requires and how to evidence it.

11 May 2026 · 7 min read

Governance

What is an AI register, and why does your business need one?

An AI register is the inventory and evidence base behind AI governance. Here is what belongs in one, and why a spreadsheet falls short.

6 May 2026 · 6 min read

Compliance

EU AI Act compliance for Irish businesses: the 2026 guide

What the EU AI Act requires of Irish SMEs in 2026 — what is already in force, the deadlines coming, and the five steps to compliance.

4 May 2026 · 9 min read