Approximately 90 raids were carried out in markets, including Clara, Drogheda, Mad Cow, Balbriggan, Kildare, Lifford, Kart City, Fairyhouse , Buncrana, Limerick as well as Puck Fair, National Ploughing Championships and Galway races.

34,000 CDs and 61,000 DVDs were seized in 2007.

A total of 199 CD/DVD burners as well as 21 printers and thousands of inlays and jewel boxes were seized.

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 €1,000 to €5,250 to a 6 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.