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On July 31, 2026, Peter Burke, Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, signed a commencement order bringing the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (No. 31 of 2026) into operation. The Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026 (S.I. No. 403/2026) was published in Iris Oifigiúil on August 7, 2026. The commencement order activates the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 with effect from July 31, 2026. However, the order excludes paragraphs (a) and (e) of the definition of "applicable market surveillance authority" in Section 78 of the act from this commencement date, meaning these specific provisions will come into operation at a later date to be determined. The Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems and applications in Ireland. The act creates obligations for AI providers and deployers, establishes risk-based requirements, and introduces enforcement mechanisms through designated market surveillance authorities. The exclusion of certain provisions relating to applicable market surveillance authorities suggests that the government is still finalising the designation or structure of the authorities responsible for overseeing AI regulation compliance. The full text of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 (Commencement) Order 2026 is available on the Irish Statute Book.