Raids in 2004 were carried out in Drogheda, Inch, Kart City, Balbriggan, Clara, Fairyhouse, Windsor, Long Mile Road, Kildare and Mountrath markets.

38,085 CDRs and 380 cassettes were seized in 2004 (compared to 18,822 CDRs and 1,098 cassettes in 2003).

A total of 157 CD/DVD burners were seized, as well as 6 scanner/printer combinations, 7 printers and a photocopier (compared to 60 burners and 8 printer/scanner combinations in 2003).

We continuously check car boot sales, Sunday markets, summer festivals and city streets for pirate sellers. Warrants are obtained wherever necessary. For certain summer festivals, we obtain warrants in advance. No music piracy has been observed on the Dublin streets in the last couple of years.

There were 5 convictions for breach of copyright in the District Courts. Penalties ranged from fines of €500 to €15,000 to 3 months prison sentence suspended for 2 years

All reports of piracy or suspected piracy should be forwarded to piracy@irma.ie

Or you can fill out our online piracy report form here.