The governance layer that turns informal AI use into a structured, documented, and defensible practice
The governance layer that turns informal AI use into a structured, documented, and defensible practice.
Who this is for
The Problem
Organisations with a formal AI policy are ten times more likely to report major productivity gains from AI adoption than those without one. Yet research from Business Ireland and Accenture shows that between 56% and 67% of Irish businesses have no formal AI policy in place.
Shadow AI is already in most organisations. Staff are using AI tools without IT or procurement involvement, without safe use guidelines, and without any named person accountable for how those tools are used. That is the starting point for most engagements of this type.
The Article 4 EU AI Act literacy obligation has been in force since February 2025. Organisations need more than awareness. They need a named AI owner, a documented acceptable use policy, a clear inventory of approved tools, and evidence that they have met their obligations. This pack delivers all of that.
What Is Included
Deliverables
Timeline and Investment
Timeline
Two to three weeks.
Investment
From €4,000
Fixed scope, fixed price.
Fixed scope, fixed price.
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Scope and boundaries
What we are
Clear Gate Systems helps Irish SMEs build AI capability, train their teams, and govern how AI runs safely and sustainably. Every engagement includes structured governance and, where relevant, EU AI Act and related obligations. Eileen Weadick holds specialist EU AI Act compliance training (AIActTPro certified) and applies that knowledge as a practical component of every engagement.
What we are not
Clear Gate Systems does not provide legal advice, legal interpretation of specific obligations, or regulatory representation. Where your organisation requires a formal legal opinion, on the classification of a specific system, on contractual obligations with an AI vendor, or on regulatory exposure, a qualified solicitor or barrister must be engaged. Our role is to build the technical governance infrastructure that qualified legal counsel can stand behind.
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Eileen Weadick, PhD — AI adoption and governance implementation specialist. Cork, Ireland.
Once governance is in place, Ongoing AI Support keeps it current as tools and obligations change.
