OpenAI Ireland Ltd. (OpenAI)

Lobbying Organisation OpenAI Ireland Ltd.

Date published 21 Jan, 2025

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Sep, 2024 to 31 Dec, 2024

Specific Details Discussions around using AI to propel significant developments across various sectors in Ireland and to formulate strategies for employing AI to enhance Ireland’s economy, elevate research capabilities, improve public services, and foster innovation in education.

Intended results To build relationships with stakeholders and foster frameworks to ensure that Ireland and Europe can harness the potential of AI technology to support economic growth, innovation and scientific progress.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Julie Lavet

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Event / Reception (1)

Dinner on the side of the National AI meet in Galway

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Dara Calleary Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

Jean Carberry Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)