Opinion: public accessibility and transparency of the process behind Ireland's AI policies and practices has been very poor to date Artificial intelligence (AI) is recognised as a crucial driver of technological innovation and economic growth. Many conveniences with which we are intimately familiar – from voice recognition on our smart devices to Netflix’s suggested shows – rely on AI processes. AI is playing an increasingly pervasive role in managing our relationships with the external world. AI processes can assist in the shortlisting of interview candidates, the granting of credit, and the monitoring of suspicious activity on bank accounts. Public authorities are also increasingly using AI solutions in their interactions with ordinary individuals. Some jurisdictions have used AI processes in the criminal justice and judicial system.