Know Your Rights — Ireland
Your Irish legal rights explained in plain language. No jargon — just clear answers for every county in Ireland.
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Workers' Rights
Minimum wage, working time, unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, parental leave, whistleblowing, and workplace safety under Irish national law.
Police Encounters
Garda powers, stop and search, arrest rights, detention, questioning, complaints, and your rights during police encounters in Ireland.
Housing Rights
Tenant protections, eviction rules, rent pressure zones, deposit disputes, RTB registration, and housing assistance under Irish national law.
Tax Rights
Revenue audits, tax credits, payment difficulties, appeals, self-assessment, PAYE rights, and taxpayer protections under Irish law.
Family Law
Divorce, separation, child custody, guardianship, maintenance, domestic violence protection, and cohabitation rights under Irish national law.
Consumer Rights
Consumer protection, refunds, faulty goods, unfair contracts, scams, the CCPC, small claims, and online shopping rights under Irish and EU law.
Immigration Rights
Visas, work permits, asylum and international protection, family reunification, citizenship, residency rights, and EU/EEA free movement under Irish law.
Healthcare Rights
Public health entitlements, medical cards, hospital charges, patient consent, mental health rights, complaints, and access to healthcare in Ireland.
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Read a plain-language summary of your rights under Irish national law — based on Acts of the Oireachtas and official guidance.
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