Digital Regulators Group Welcomes Ireland's National Digital & AI Strategy 2030
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The Digital Regulators Group (DRG), comprising the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Coimisiún na Meán (CnaM), and Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), has welcomed the publication of Ireland's National Digital & AI Strategy 2030. The DRG supports the Strategy's ambition to position Ireland as a trusted, future-focused digital regulatory hub and welcomes government commitment to strengthening the DRG and enhancing cross-agency cooperation. Commissioner for Data Protection Des Hogan remarked on the Strategy's recognition of the importance of well-resourced digital regulators and deepened cross-agency cooperation.
“Ireland's National Digital & AI Strategy 2030 acknowledges that delivering a predictable, efficient and streamlined regulatory environment is predicated on well-resourced digital regulators.”
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The Digital Regulators Group (DRG) issued a joint statement welcoming Digital Ireland – Connecting our People, Securing our Future, Ireland's National Digital & AI Strategy 2030. The statement highlights the DRG's support for the Strategy's ambition to position Ireland as a trusted digital regulatory hub and welcomes government commitment to strengthening the DRG, enhancing regulatory coordination, and ensuring digital regulators are well-resourced. Commissioner Des Hogan emphasized that the Strategy acknowledges that delivering a predictable, efficient regulatory environment depends on well-resourced digital regulators.
Affected parties including technology companies operating in Ireland, digital service providers, and businesses subject to digital regulation should note the coordinated approach Ireland's regulators are taking. The Strategy signals a commitment to improved cooperation, streamlined regulatory processes, and stronger cross-agency engagement among DPC, CCPC, Coimisiún na Meán, and ComReg, which may lead to more coordinated regulatory outcomes in the digital space.
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The Digital Regulators Group (DRG), welcomes the publication of Digital Ireland – Connecting our People, Securing our Future, the National Digital & AI Strategy 2030
The Data Protection Commission (DPC), as part of the Digital Regulators Group (DRG), welcomes the publication of Digital Ireland – Connecting our People, Securing our Future, the National Digital & AI Strategy 2030.
The DPC, along with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Coimisiún na Meán (CnaM), and the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) – strongly support the Strategy’s ambition to position Ireland as a trusted, future‑focused digital regulatory hub.
The DRG welcomes the Government’s commitment to strengthening the DRG, enhancing regulatory coordination, and in particular, ensuring that Ireland’s digital regulators are well‑resourced to meet the challenges presented in the digital space. Improved cooperation, streamlined regulatory processes and stronger cross‑agency engagement are important tools to provide a strong regulatory environment for people and businesses alike.
The DRG looks forward to continued collaboration across regulators and government in advancing a fair digital economy.
Commissioner for Data Protection, Des Hogan remarked:
“Ireland’s National Digital & AI Strategy 2030 acknowledges that delivering a predictable, efficient and streamlined regulatory environment is predicated on well-resourced digital regulators. The DPC welcomes the Strategy’s recognition of the Digital Regulators Group and the importance of deepening cross-agency cooperation across the digital regulatory landscape. This collaborative approach will help foster responsible innovation while safeguarding individuals’ rights and maintaining public trust in emerging technologies.
The National Digital & AI Strategy is available to read on Gov.ie
For further background on the DRG. The 'Short Guide to Digital Regulation' is available for download
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