Approximately 122 Raids were carried out in markets, including Clara, Mad Cow, Drogheda, Balbriggan, Kildare, Kart City, Fairyhouse, Santry, Carrick on Shannon, Limerick, Unyoke (Wexford) as well as Puck Fair and Galway races.

20,000 CDRs and 60,000 DVDs were seized in 2006.

A total of 195 CD/DVD burners as well as 8 photocopiers, 28 printers and 5 scanners were seized (compared to 185 burners, 3 scanner/printer combinations, 34 printers and 2 scanners in 2005.)

We continuously check car boot sales, 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 4 convictions for breach of copyright in the District Courts. Penalties ranged from fines of €700 to €2,000 to a 9 months prison sentence.

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

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