Inside Ireland's AI Revolution: Findings from the The State of AI in Ireland Survey

In this special episode of the AI Ireland podcast, AI Ireland Founder Mark Kelly unveils the latest insights from our comprehensive survey of 130 AI leaders throughout Ireland. In the first couple of months of 2026, the landscape of AI adoption in Irish businesses is becoming increasingly clear. In this podcast, we will cut through the hype to examine the real numbers, uncover what's working, identify what's hindering progress, and provide a roadmap for the next 90 days.

Topics include:

0:00 Overview the survey to highlight AI adoption trends across Irish businesses

1:20 How most Irish firms deploying AI for efficiency

3:31 An insight into how integration, skills and security slow AI progress

6:10 What the next 90 days look like from ROI, alerts, and cautious AI use

7:46 How to close the readiness gap with integration and ROI focus

8:53 While AI in Ireland is operational, integration and governance are essential

You can access the full survey findings at https://aiireland.ie/ai-ireland-2026-the-state-of-ai-in-irish-business-3/