Ireland has achieved 72.9% basic digital skills coverage, compared to the EU average of 55.56%. This puts Ireland at 91.1% of the overall target for the EU 2030 goal, which aims to have 80% of the EU population possess at least basic digital skills. According to the Digital Decade report 2025, the percentage of ICT specialists in employment has reached 6.3% surpassing the EU average - 5%. The share of female specialists in 2024 was 24.4%. Ireland performs well in digital infrastructure and public services but has slow growth in ICT specialists and gaps in e-Health access remain. The country is however positioning itself as a cybersecurity leader and is investing in semiconductors and green digital tools.

Ireland has a National coalition for digital skills and jobs led by the Irish Computer Society.

The Irish National Digital Decade strategic roadmap developed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment of Irish Government sets out the strategic goals to be achieved by 2030, monitoring their achievement, and the target paths and key measures have been developed.  

The National Digital Strategy, 'Harnessing Digital - The Digital Ireland Framework,' supports Ireland's goal of becoming a leader in digital developments. It emphasizes digital transformation in business, infrastructure, skills, and public services. 

In Ireland various initiatives like the Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027, STEM Education Policy, Technology 2022 Ireland's Third ICT Action plan, and Action Plans for Apprenticeship,  Skillnet Ireland Programmes; and eCollege, aim to enhance digital skills in education.  

Moreover, the Irish Recovery and Resilience Plan emphasizes digital transformation with measures for high-level ICT skills, providing laptops to disadvantaged students, and improving overall digital skills. The National Challenge Fund fosters research and collaboration for societal and economic challenges in the green and digital transitions, investing in digital infrastructure and school funding.