Republic of Ireland

Legal help for Ireland — employment, renting & consumer

Ask our AI Lawyer for the Republic of Ireland about your rights at work (WRC), your tenancy and the major 1 March 2026 rental reforms (RTB), and your consumer rights — in plain English, updated for 2026. This is general legal information, not advice.

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What we cover

Ireland’s most-asked legal questions, updated for 2026

Employment & the WRC

Unfair dismissal (Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977–2015), the national minimum wage (€14.15 for over-20s from January 2026), statutory sick leave, redundancy and discrimination — and how to bring a Workplace Relations Commission claim within the time limit.

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Renting & the RTB

Your rights as a tenant or landlord under the Residential Tenancies Acts, and the major reforms in force from 1 March 2026 — 6-year Tenancies of Minimum Duration, nationwide rent control capped at the lower of inflation or 2%, and the new Notice of Termination rules.

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Consumer rights

Faulty goods, poor services, refunds and unfair practices under the Consumer Rights Act 2022, and how the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) can help.

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Pensions & more

Everyday questions like the new pension auto-enrolment scheme (“My Future Fund”, live since 1 January 2026), plus general orientation on other matters — with a clear steer to an Irish solicitor when you need one.

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Dogetlawyer is not a law firm and this is general legal information about the law of the Republic of Ireland — not legal advice. Northern Ireland and Great Britain are separate legal systems with different rules.

FAQ

Ireland — questions, answered

Can my landlord increase the rent by more than 2%?

For tenancies from 1 March 2026, rent increases are capped nationwide at the lower of inflation (CPI) or 2% a year, and rent can generally only be reviewed once a year. Tenancies that began earlier may follow the previous Rent Pressure Zone rules — check your tenancy start date.

How long do I have to bring a WRC claim?

Most Workplace Relations Commission complaints must be made within 6 months of the issue, extendable to 12 months for reasonable cause. The deadline is strict, so check your dates early.

Is this Irish law, or UK law?

This covers the law of the Republic of Ireland only. Northern Ireland, England & Wales and Scotland are separate legal systems — if your matter is there, the assistant will say so and point you to the right place.

Is the AI a substitute for a solicitor?

No. It gives general legal information to help you understand your position and options, updated for 2026. For high-stakes, contentious or deadline-critical matters, consult a qualified Irish solicitor.

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