Minister O'Brien announce new Right to Repair Regulations

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien TD and Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD today announced the enactment of the European Union (Common Rules Promoting the Repair of Goods) Regulations 2026, bringing the EU Right to Repair Directive into Irish law and strengthening consumers' ability to repair products rather than replace them.

The new regulations are designed to make repair a more attractive and accessible option for consumers, helping to extend the life of products, reduce waste and further support Ireland's transition to a circular economy. 

The regulations introduce new rights and support aimed at encouraging repair over disposal, including a repair obligation for manufacturers of certain products subject to EU repairability requirements, a standardised European Repair Information Form, and the establishment of a national repair platform to help consumers locate repair services. 

The national repair directory, RepairMyStuff.ie, will be further developed to fulfil the role as Ireland’s national repair platform.

The regulations will:

• Make it easier for consumers to access repair services when products develop faults outside of the seller's liability period;
• Improve transparency through the European Repair Information Form, allowing consumers to receive clear and consistent information on repair services;
• Support consumers in locating repair providers through a national repair platform linked to the wider European repair network;
• Encourage longer product lifespans and reduce the need for premature replacement of goods.

The regulations will also create opportunities for businesses by:

• Supporting the growth of Ireland's repair sector and circular economy;
• Increasing visibility for repairers through the national repair platform;
• Encouraging greater demand for repair services and refurbishment activities;
• Providing a proportionate regulatory framework that focuses on compliance and promoting repair rather than creating unnecessary administrative burdens.

The regulations complement wider Government initiatives to promote sustainable consumption and waste prevention.

Announcing the Regulations, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD, said:
"These regulations will make it easier for consumers to choose repair over replacement, while also creating opportunities for Irish businesses operating in the repair and refurbishment sector. In implementing the Directive, we have sought to strike the right balance between supporting consumers, encouraging sustainable economic activity and ensuring that businesses are not faced with unnecessary regulatory burdens. Repair should be an accessible, practical and affordable option for consumers, and these Regulations help make that a reality."

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien TD emphasised:
“These new regulations are important in helping to meet our climate goals by realigning how we produce, consume, and value materials. With the combined leadership of government, enterprise, and communities, Ireland can emerge as a European leader in circular economy innovation — designing out waste, reducing our reliance on the extraction of raw materials to reduce emission to secure a cleaner, fairer, lower‑carbon future.”

Welcoming the new Regulations today, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth TD said:
"Making repair easier for consumers is good for households, good for business and good for the environment. By promoting transparency, supporting digital tools that connect consumers with repair services and relying on proportionate compliance measures, these regulations will help build consumer confidence while supporting growth in Ireland's repair and circular economy sectors.”

Minister of State with special responsibility for the Circular Economy, Alan Dillon TD also welcomed the Regulations stating:
"The Right to Repair is an important step in Ireland’s transition to a more circular economy. By making it easier for people to repair products and keep them in use for longer, we can reduce waste, conserve valuable resources and cut the environmental impact linked to producing and disposing of goods. The redevelopment of the national repair platform, RepairMyStuffrepairmystuff.ie, will also make it easier for consumers to find local repair services and help embed a stronger culture of repair in communities across the country."
 
Notes to Editors

• The European Union (Common Rules Promoting the Repair of Goods) Regulations 2026 transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1799 on common rules promoting the repair of goods.
• The regulations provide for a repair obligation in respect of certain goods covered by EU repairability requirements.
• The regulations introduce the European Repair Information Form to improve transparency and facilitate informed consumer decision-making.
• The regulations provide for the establishment of a national repair platform to help consumers locate repair providers and related services.
• The regulations amend the Consumer Rights Act 2022 to reflect changes introduced by the Directive.
• The regulations support the objectives of Ireland's Circular Economy Strategy and broader EU sustainability initiatives.

 
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