Official Sync:2026-03-15
Ireland: Accessibility Law
S.I. No. 636/2023
Compliance Summary
Enforcement Body
CCPC
Penalty Structure
Authority Discretion
Compliance Deadline
2025-06-28
Cure Period
Authority discretion (CCPC)
Verbatim Law Details
"S.I. No. 636/2023 — European Union (Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services) Regulations 2023 designates the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) as the enforcement body for services. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) handles product compliance. Fines reach €60,000 for category A offences."
Key Articles
- §Regulation 4 (Scope)
- §Regulation 12 (Obligations of economic operators)
- §Regulation 31 (CCPC enforcement powers)
- §Regulation 40 (Offences and penalties)
Sectors in Scope
BankingE-commerceTransportTelephonye-BooksAudiovisual
Exemptions
Microenterprises exempt. Irish law follows the Directive's built-in disproportionate burden test.
Compliance Notes
Ireland is a key jurisdiction for US tech companies with EU headquarters in Dublin. CCPC has enforcement history in consumer-facing digital services.
Important Legal Disclaimer
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