Members include distinguished AI researcher Alan Smeaton and Shutterstock AI director Alessandra Sala. Seven experts across technology, academia and public administration have been appointed to oversee the newly established AI Office of Ireland. Last week, former Medical Council of Ireland executive director of education, innovation and AI Paul Byrne joined AI Office of Ireland as its CEO. Michelle KearneyDr Kearney, who works in the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, led efforts to establish the AI Office of Ireland. Alan SmeatonProf Smeaton was a board member of the Irish Research Council for seven years before being appointed to the AI Advisory Council in 2024.