Ireland

Europe | Northern Europe

People
Connectivity
Government
Regulation
Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
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Pillar scores

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People
3.85

Stage 4: Differentiating

Technology embraced: Reduced gap, high literacy.

  • Skills and Literacy

    4.42

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Widespread: Universal skills, adult centers, industry shift, integrated education.

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  • Usage and Adoption

    4.22

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Proficient: Comprehensive, universal access, reduced divide.

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  • Culture Norms

    4.81

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Advocating: Full tech integration, societal reshaping.

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  • Civic Engagement

    1.93

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Volunteerism: Tech aids activism, accountability via volunteers.

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Connectivity
3.78

Stage 4: Differentiating

Affordable, open access.

  • Physical Infrastructure

    3.48

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Convenient: Extended, reliable, majority covered.

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  • Access Enablers

    4.08

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Universal: Equal access, acknowledged barriers, full benefits.

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Government
4.02

Stage 5: Transformational

Optimized, innovative, legislative backing, data-driven.

  • Leadership and Strategy

    4.51

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Visionary: Impactful strategy, top-level support, empowered leaders.

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  • Implementation Capacity and Systems

    3.5

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Integrated: Widespread skills, central strategy, metrics-driven.

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  • Digital Public Services and Platforms

    4.2

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Smart State: Online access, optional in-person, full redesign.

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  • Open Government

    3.88

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Participatory: Info sharing, broad input, partial KPIs.

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Regulation
3.82

Stage 4: Differentiating

Advanced: Substantive laws, strong enforcement.

  • Data and Privacy

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Enforced tailored regulation, FOI used, accessible government data.

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  • Emerging Technologies

    0

    Stage 1: Basic

    No recognition: Tech not policy consideration.

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  • Fair Market Competition

    4.06

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Anti-monopoly, IP protection, flexible dispute resolution.

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  • Cybersecurity

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Comprehensive law, baselines, compliance, international alignment.

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  • Consumer Protection

    4.89

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Strong watchdog, tailored legislation, price monitoring.

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  • Human Rights

    3.94

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Resourced: Legal resources, intl. standards.

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Economy
2.65

Stage 3: Systematic

Cross-sector collab: Seed financing, wide tech business.

  • Business

    1.96

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Developing: Moderate tech, sector-specific conditions.

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  • Financial Services

    1.35

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Developing: Early adopters introduce basic digital services.

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

    2.27

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Siloed: Growing collaboration, international recognition.

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  • Standards Of Responsibility

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Advocate: Embedded ethics, evolving standards, proactive advocacy.

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Digital Public Infrastructure
3.1

Stage 4: Differentiating

Integrated IDs, digital wallets, accessible data.

  • Payments

    3.34

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Differentiating: Decoupled payments, digital wallets.

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  • Identification

    1.67

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Digitized: Records digital, separate institutions.

    80% Data Availability

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  • Data Exchange

    4.29

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Open: Optimized model, public data, structured API.

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Digital Rights Dashboard

Cross-Cutting Indicators
Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Right to Privacy
Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cross-Cutting Indicators
4.27
  • Cross-Cutting Indicators

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
3.98
  • Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Privacy
4.28
  • Right to Privacy

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
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