Ireland sets up first AI Office with Paul Byrne as CEO
( July 30, 2026, 16:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Ireland has established its first AI Office, tasked with implementing and monitoring EU regulation. On Thursday, the office announced Paul Byrne as its first CEO. Byrne previously held leadership positions at the Medical Council of Ireland, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and the national regulator for health and social care professionals.Statement follows....
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