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Using AI for Coding: Lessons from the Trenches
Two projects, two experiences – what happens when AI becomes your coding partner? Summary AI coding assistants have become remarkably capable – but how do they hold up in the hands of a real developer tackling real problems? In this article, I share my experiences using two AI tools: Lovable.dev to build a practical web…
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Empowering the Next Generation: NCI’s Young Future Leaders Programme 2025/2026
The National College of Ireland (NCI) is proud to launch the Young Future Leaders Programme (YFLP) 2025/2026, an exciting initiative designed to inspire, educate, and empower tomorrow’s changemakers. The YFLP helps young people develop the confidence, curiosity, and skills they need to become well-rounded leaders in a digital world. Participants will explore a wide range…
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Bridging Healthcare and Data Analytics: Advancing Digital Health in Ireland
By Uchemadu Nwachukwu, BNSc, PGDE, MHPM, MSc, MICS The integration of data analytics into healthcare continues to transform how we understand,prevent, and manage disease. As vast clinical datasets become increasingly available,analytics provides the foundation for generating actionable insights that support betterclinical decision-making and inform public health policy. In a recent study conducted at the University…
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AI and PETs
This article examines how privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) support secure data use in AI systems. It outlines key PETs, their categories, and their role in protecting both system owners and users. Emphasising data protection by design, it highlights legal considerations and the importance of careful deployment to ensure compliance and privacy.
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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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Ireland’s Brightest Young Computational Thinkers Celebrated at Bebras Finals 2025!
MAYNOOTH, IRELAND – April 5, 2025 – The national finals of the Bebras Computing Challenge were held at Maynooth University on Saturday, April 5th, bringing together Ireland’s most talented young computational thinkers from across the country. The prestigious competition saw over 12,000 students from primary and secondary schools throughout Ireland participate in the initial rounds,…
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Never Stop Learning
Written by Dr. Seán Brady, ICS Fellow and Vice President ICS. Future-Proofing Your IT Career: The Power of Continuous Professional Development Having just completed a UCD Micro-credentials in Cyber Security to refresh my knowledge of this current and fast changing landscape e.g. GDPR, NIS2, DORA etc I thought it was a useful reminder to everyone…
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What are the obligations for deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems under the EU AI Act?
Written by Kieran Harte The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act entered into force on 1 August 2024. In the context of the AI Act, deployers are responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant use of AI systems as they are rolled out. Organisations deploying high-risk AI systems must prepare to meet a complex set of obligations by 2…
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Guide to Developing a Corporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for your Organisation
Written by Kieran Harte The purpose of a Corporate AI policy is set out guidelines and regulations that ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies. It is an integral and essential component for organisations aiming to be at the forefront of the AI revolution. The policy needs to be designed to help meet…