Ireland

Ireland (Éireann)

Last Updated: 14 March 2023 – Added S.I. No. 358/2020 European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020

The Disability Act, 2005

Official law/policy page

English: The Disability Act, 2005

Details

Date enacted: 2005
Responsible Entities (Agencies, Ministries, etc.):
- Department of the Taioseach and Government Information Services
- Office of the Ombudsman
Type: Accessibility law
Scope: Public sector
Web only: no
WCAG Version Used: None

Equal Status Acts 2000 to 2004

Official law/policy page

English: Equal Status Acts 2000 to 2004

Details

Date enacted: 2004
Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Type: Non-discrimination law
Scope: Public sector, Private sector
Web only: no
WCAG Version Used: WCAG 2.0
Relevant Documents:
- Equality Act 2004
  Amendment to several laws including the Equal Status Act 2000

Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 2004

Official law/policy page

English: Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 2004

Details

Date enacted: 2004
Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Type: Non-discrimination law
Scope: Public sector, Private sector
Web only: no
WCAG Version Used: None
Relevant Documents:
- Equality Act 2004
  Amendment to several laws including the Employment Equality Act 1998

S.I. No. 358/2020 European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020

Official law/policy page

English: S.I. No. 358/2020 European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020

Details

Date enacted: 2020
Responsible Entities (Agencies, Ministries, etc.):
- Department of the Taioseach and Government Information Services
- Office of the Ombudsman
Type: Accessibility law
Scope: Public sector
Web only: no
WCAG Version Used: WCAG 2.1
Relevant Documents:
- NDA information about I.S. No. 358/2020
  Information about the Regulations, the scope, timelines and the role of the NDA as monitoring organization

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