Know your Rights
CAN YOU RECORD IN PUBLIC IN IRELAND? You’ve probably seen it… someone pulls out their phone and starts recording. But is it actually legal? The short answer: YES — in most cases, you can record in public. There is no general law in Ireland that bans filming in public spaces. If you’re in a place where people can be seen, you can usually record what’s happening. What this means in practice: You can record: Gardaí carrying out their duties Public events, protests, and streets Incidents happening in public view This is often linked to your right to freedom of expression under the Constitution of Ireland. But there are limits… Recording becomes a problem if you: Invade someone’s reasonable expectation of privacy Film in places like bathrooms, homes, or private property Harass or intimidate someone while recording Obstruct Gardaí while they are doing their job Recording is legal… but how you do it matters. Can Gardaí stop you recording? Generally: They cannot stop you just for fi...
