GDPR Fines in Ireland

About Data Protection Enforcement in Ireland

Ireland is one of Europe's most significant jurisdictions for GDPR and ePrivacy enforcement, with 7 data protection authorities overseeing compliance since 2001. To date, Ireland's regulators have taken 85 enforcement actions totaling €6,852,938,400 in fines. The landmark case was a €1,200,000,000 fine against Meta Platforms Ireland Limited in 2023, among the most significant GDPR and ePrivacy penalties recorded for this jurisdiction. Enforcement activity has moderated in recent years, potentially indicating improved compliance across the market or a shift in regulatory priorities. The most frequently enforced violations are cookies placed before consent (3 cases), third-party cookies without consent (1 cases), reflecting the regulatory focus areas in this jurisdiction.