Know exactly where your AI systems stand against the EU AI Act's high-risk AI obligations
A structured inventory, risk assessment, and governance gap analysis aligned with EU AI Act requirements.
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EU AI Act High-Risk Deployer Checklist
If your organisation is deploying or planning to deploy AI, this checklist maps the governance controls that responsible deployment requires. Each item is linked to the relevant EU AI Act Article so you can see exactly what the regulation expects and what your governance needs to include.
The Problem
The EU AI Act is in phased enforcement. Following the political agreement of 7 May 2026, Annex III high-risk AI system obligations now apply from 2 December 2027. Most regulated SMEs in Ireland do not yet know which of their AI tools trigger those obligations, what documentation is required, or what governance architecture needs to be in place.
Shadow AI makes this harder. Staff adopt AI tools informally, outside procurement and IT. The systems management knows about are rarely all the systems actually in use. An inventory built on what management thinks is in use will miss the tools that carry the most compliance risk.
Non-compliance carries fines of up to €35 million or 7% of global annual turnover. This engagement produces a complete, evidenced picture of your AI systems and a governance architecture designed to close the gaps before the deadline.
What Is Included
The audit produces a complete, evidenced picture of where your organisation stands and what needs to change. If you want to move to implementation, that can be scoped as a next step. If you need the audit output first to make that decision internally, that is a complete engagement on its own.
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Enterprise Ireland
If your organisation is Enterprise Ireland-supported, you may be able to recover up to 80% of project costs via the Digital Discovery Grant. Book a discovery call and we will confirm your eligibility as part of the conversation.
Insights
Most AI incidents are not evidence of rogue machine behaviour. They are governance failures: capability connected to live systems without adequate permissions, approval gates, or oversight. Here is what Irish SME owners and directors need to understand before connecting AI to their business systems.
by Eileen Weadick, PhD•10 min read
Founder, Clear Gate Systems
Irish financial services firms using AI for credit scoring, insurance pricing, or fraud detection have compliance obligations under the EU AI Act's Annex III high-risk framework. The deadline moved to 2nd December 2027 on 7 May 2026. This article explains what the law requires, what the Central Bank will look for, and how to build an AI register.
by Eileen Weadick, PhD•12 min read
Founder, Clear Gate Systems
On 7 May 2026, the EU AI Act's Annex III high-risk AI deadline moved from 2nd August 2026 to 2nd December 2027. This article explains who is affected, what needs to be in place, and what the extension means for Irish SMEs.
by Eileen Weadick, PhD•5 min read
Founder, Clear Gate Systems
Scope and boundaries
What we are
We have received comprehensive training and are knowledgeable across the full scope of EU AI Act obligations: risk classification, provider and deployer requirements, governance architecture, post-market monitoring, and fundamental rights assessments. Clear Gate Systems applies this knowledge to design and implement technical governance architecture for clients.
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.
Book a discovery call to discuss your requirements. We will recommend an approach based on what you are actually trying to solve.
