IASA News
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The DPC AI Insights Report: What It Means for ICS Members
By Kieran Harte In September 2026, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) published its AI Insights Report: Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovation, providing a detailed overview of its supervision of AI systems between 2021 and 2025. The report offers a unique insight into how Ireland’s data protection regulator has engaged with some of the world’s largest technology…
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O’Brien v DPC: What Ireland’s High Court Data Protection Judgment Means for ICS Members
by Kieran Harte The High Court’s decision in O’Brien v The Data Protection Commission and Ors [2026] IEHC 250 is one of the most significant Irish data protection judgments of recent years. In a ruling that will be of particular interest to ICT leaders, data protection practitioners, cybersecurity professionals, software developers and digital governance specialists,…
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A Letter from the Fellows Guild: Help Us Tell the Story of Irish Computing
Dear ICS members, In 2027, our Society turns 60. As Chair of the Fellows Guild, I want to share where our anniversary planning stands and how you can be part of it. Since our first call for involvement, a dedicated 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee has been established, working with the Fellows Guild and ICS Council to…
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AI Omnibus enters into force: what it means for members
The AI Omnibus Regulation takes effect across the EU on 27 July 2026, introducing extended implementation timelines and a suite of measures designed to streamline and simplify administrative requirements for organisations working with artificial intelligence. Originally proposed on 19 November 2025 as part of the wider Digital Omnibus package, the AI Omnibus provides a targeted…
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Special Invitation to the Innovation Value Institute Summit
Members may be interested in the forthcoming Innovation Value Institute Summit, to be held 10-12 June at Maynooth University. A special discounted registration is available for ICS members. The Innovation Value Institute’s annual Summit brings together experts on digital transformation, data ethics and governance, and AI, from research, technology, finance and the public sector. The Summit…
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ICS Fellows Lunch
25 September 2025 – St Stephen’s Green Club, Dublin The Irish Computer Society (ICS) held its annual Fellows Lunch on 25 September 2025 at the St Stephen’s Green Club, Dublin. The event brought together long-standing and newly appointed Fellows to celebrate achievement, leadership, and contribution to the ICT community in Ireland. Newly appointed President Paula…
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Welcoming Our New President Paula Carney-Hoffler Shares Her Vision
Dear Members, It is with immense pride and gratitude that I write to you as the newly appointed President of the ICS. Stepping into this role is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I hold within me a deep respect for the legacy and future of our society. Earlier this month, I had the…
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ICS Launches New Website
As part of an overhaul of our systems to help the Irish Computer Society better serve its Members, we are excited to announce that we have relaunched our website, ics.ie.
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AI Increasingly Used in Irish Businesses Despite Concerns about Infrastructure Readiness
A new survey has highlighted that 54% of Irish IT leaders don’t think their IT infrastructure is fully ready for AI. The Equinix 2023 Global Tech Trends Survey of over 100 IT leaders in Ireland looked at their attitudes and actions regarding AI in their organisations.