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Create a reliable record of systems, uses and owners.
AI compliance services across IrelandKNOW YOUR AI.
KNOW YOUR AI.
KNOW YOUR NEXT STEP.
Blanche helps Irish SMEs turn EU AI Act requirements into a practical programme of discovery, assessment, policy, oversight and evidence.
01Ireland-wide delivery02SME-focused scope03Phased implementation04Clear evidence and ownership
How can an Irish business prepare for AI compliance?
Start by identifying where AI is used, who supplies it, what data it processes and whether it affects people or important decisions. Then match policies, training, oversight and documentation to the actual level of risk.
01 / The practical starting point
AI compliance begins with visibility.
Many Irish businesses use more AI than management initially realises. Generative AI may be used informally by employees, while AI features can sit inside recruitment systems, customer platforms, security tools, analytics software and production equipment.
An inventory creates the factual base for AI compliance. It records the system, purpose, owner, supplier, users, data and level of influence. Without that visibility, policies and training remain generic.
- Approved and unapproved generative AI tools
- AI-enabled business software
- Automated scoring, ranking or recommendation systems
- AI integrated into products or services
02 / Proportionate governance
Not every AI use needs the same response.
Everyday drafting support and a system that ranks candidates are not the same compliance question. Blanche screens each use by purpose, data, people impact, decision significance and the organisation's role in the AI value chain.
Lower-risk use may call for a clear AI policy, staff literacy and output verification. More sensitive use may need supplier review, documented human oversight, a detailed risk assessment or a closer EU AI Act classification analysis.
03 / What Blanche provides
A working governance system, not a paper exercise.
Blanche supports Irish organisations with AI inventories, preliminary role and classification screens, AI risk assessments, acceptable use policies, AI literacy guidance, supplier due diligence, incident processes and implementation roadmaps.
Work can begin with AI Essentials and expand only where the facts justify it. This phased model lets SMEs build evidence and control without treating every AI tool as high-risk.
Clear sequence. Clear ownership.
Prioritise
Identify the uses that need policy, review or deeper assessment.
Govern
Assign ownership and implement practical controls.
Maintain
Review changes as tools, suppliers and use cases evolve.
Common questions
Useful answers before you start.
01Does the EU AI Act apply to every Irish business using AI?+
The Act can apply to organisations that provide, deploy, import or distribute AI systems, but the relevant obligations depend on the system, purpose, role and context. Not every use is high-risk.
02Is AI compliance the same as GDPR compliance?+
No. They overlap where personal data is involved, but the EU AI Act also addresses matters such as prohibited practices, transparency, high-risk systems, provider duties and human oversight.
03Can Blanche work with businesses outside Galway?+
Yes. Blanche is based in Galway and works with organisations throughout Ireland, primarily through remote discovery, workshops and implementation support.
04How long does AI compliance work take?+
It depends on the number and complexity of AI uses. A focused policy project can be relatively short, while an inventory and governance programme across several teams requires more discovery and implementation.
Ready when you are
Ready to put this in place?
Tell us briefly how your organisation uses AI. We will review the context and confirm the most useful next step before discussing scope.
No assessment or estimate is required before you enquire.