New Right to Repair rules now in force in Ireland: a step forward for the sector

New consumer rights designed to make repair easier and more accessible officially came into force in Ireland on 24 August 2026, and CRNI warmly welcomes the move.

The Common Rules Promoting the Repair of Goods Regulations transpose the EU’s Right to Repair Directive into Irish law. The rules introduce a repair obligation for manufacturers of certain products such as washing machines, vacuum cleaners, phones and tablets, even after the seller’s standard guarantee period ends, along with a new European Repair Information Form to give consumers clear, standardised details on repair options. A national repair platform, built on the existing RepairMyStuff.ie directory, will also help people find a local repair provider.

Why it matters: the rules put repair on a firmer legal footing and recognise it as a mainstream, economically valuable choice rather than a niche one. For Ireland’s repair and reuse sector, that means more visibility and opportunity. For the wider economy, every repair instead of a replacement means less raw material use, fewer emissions, and less waste. A meaningful gain given Ireland’s high per-person waste levels.

It’s a genuine step forward, though there’s more to do: not every product category is covered yet, and turning legal rights into everyday habits takes accessible local services, which is exactly what our members provide.

Find a repair initiative near you: CRNI’s members’ directory features repair cafés, reuse centres and social enterprises across the island of Ireland.

• September 14, 2026