Ireland's European Union (Accessibility Requirements of Products and Services) Regulations 2023 put the European Accessibility Act into Irish law. The CCPC supervises the private sector.
Moderate exposure for private websites. Breaches are criminal offences, and directors can be personally liable. Consumers can also go to court.
Quick answers
Does website accessibility law apply to my business in Ireland?
European Union (Accessibility Requirements of Products and Services) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 636 of 2023) applies to: Businesses selling covered products or services to consumers, including e-commerce. Microenterprises (fewer than 10 staff and turnover or balance sheet of EUR 2 million or less) are exempt for services.
What accessibility standard must a website meet in Ireland?
Accessibility requirements of the European Accessibility Act; the harmonised standard EN 301 549 maps to WCAG 2.1 AA for web content.
How is website accessibility enforced in Ireland?
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC); consumers can bring actions in the Circuit Court.
What are the penalties for an inaccessible website in Ireland?
On summary conviction up to EUR 5,000 or 6 months; on indictment up to EUR 60,000 or 18 months.
Businesses selling covered products or services to consumers, including e-commerce. Microenterprises (fewer than 10 staff and turnover or balance sheet of EUR 2 million or less) are exempt for services.
Standard
Accessibility requirements of the European Accessibility Act; the harmonised standard EN 301 549 maps to WCAG 2.1 AA for web content.
Enforcement
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC); consumers can bring actions in the Circuit Court.
What it can cost
On summary conviction up to EUR 5,000 or 6 months; on indictment up to EUR 60,000 or 18 months.
Key dates
Applies from 28 June 2025. Services already offered on that date may continue using products already in use until 28 June 2030.
Impact on your website
An online shop or a site where consumers can conclude a contract online must meet the accessibility requirements and publish information on how the service meets them.
What it means for your website
Company officers can be found guilty as well as the company.
The CCPC has published guidance for microenterprises.
How Jralo helps in Ireland
Daily checks against WCAG 2.2 A and AA with axe-core, the same rules EN 301 549 points to for web content. Automated testing finds many, not all, problems.
A dated, independently timestamped record of what was checked and fixed, ready if a regulator, customer or court asks.
Website Mechanic fixes problems in your code and opens a pull request for you to review.
General information, checked 9 October 2026. Not legal advice. Laws, guidance and enforcement change; speak to a qualified lawyer about your situation.