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Accessibility law in Ireland
On conviction, fines run up to €60,000 (on indictment), alongside possible imprisonment for those responsible.
- Law
- European Union (Accessibility Requirements of Products and Services) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 636/2023)
- In force
- Since 28 June 2025.
- Standard
- WCAG 2.1 AA / EN 301 549
- Enforcement
- The market authority is the CCPC. The law only entered into force in June 2025, so enforcement is in its early phase.
- Penalties / risk
- up to €60.000 — Conviction on indictment
- up to €5.000 — Summary conviction
Selling to here from abroad?
The European Accessibility Act is market-based: if you sell products or services to consumers in this country, it applies to you — even if your business is established outside the EU.
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Sources: S.I. 636/2023 (Irish Statute Book) · CCPC — EAA obligations for businesses
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