Ireland

A close-up of a finger pressing a blue key with the European Union flag on a laptop keyboard. The blue key replaces the enter key and features a circle of yellow stars. Other keys, like shift and option, are also visible nearby.

01/02/2026

Ireland calls for fairer EU rules on digital subscriptions

Ireland’s consumer watchdog is pushing for EU “easy in, easy out” rules on online subscriptions amid widespread cancellation problems and scrutiny of Amazon Prime practices.

12/03/2025

Irish media regulator probes TikTok and LinkedIn over DSA child protection duties

Coimisiún na Meán is investigating TikTok and LinkedIn for possible DSA breaches over opaque, non-anonymous reporting mechanisms for suspected child sexual abuse material.

11/14/2025

Ireland investigates X over DSA compliance on user appeals and complaints

Ireland’s media regulator probes X for potential DSA breaches on user appeals, transparency, and complaints, with possible fines up to 6% of annual turnover and parallel EU scrutiny ongoing.

Hands typing on a laptop keyboard with digital security icons and graphics overlayed, including a lock, gears, and data symbols. The blue, futuristic theme highlights the NIS2 implementation for digital infrastructure. The blurred background with blue lights emphasizes cybersecurity and technology.

04/24/2025

Meta Faces Legal Threat from Irish Authors Over AI Copyright Use

Irish authors and the IWU are challenging Meta’s unauthorized use of copyrighted works in AI training.

A digital illustration of Lady Justice. She is depicted as a metallic statue with a blindfold, holding scales in each hand. The background is a blue, digital matrix-like pattern, adding a futuristic feel to the classical image of justice.

03/09/2024

Ireland Fined €2.5m for Failing to Implement Audiovisual Directive

Ireland fined €2.5m for not implementing EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) on time.