Legislation

Copyright applies to a number of categories of work, principally the 'artistic' categories of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, and categories of work which approximate to these traditional categories, such as computer programmes. The legislation also protects a range of rights relating to copyright, such as neighbouring rights, performers' rights and rights in performances, moral rights and the database right.

The relevant legislation for copyright matters in Ireland is:

• Copyright and Related Rights Act, 2000 (PDF)
• Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Act, 2004 (PDF)
• Copyright and Related Rights (Amendments) Act, 2007