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