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waste not want not
You now have a right to repair your used products
The national repair platform, RepairMystuff.ie, will also be redeveloped to help people find local repair services.
A NEW LAW on repairing products will come into force today.
The EU law, which is transposed into Irish law today, introduces a right to repair and seeks to facilitate repairs instead of replacing products to reduce waste.
The European Union (Common Rules Promoting the Repair of Goods) Regulations 2026 introduce new rights and support for repair, including further developing the national repair directory, RepairMyStuff.ie, to help people find repair services.
Certain manufacturers will also be obliged to repair their products, and a standardised European Repair Information Form will be developed.
The regulations also aim to support the growth of Ireland’s repair sector and circular economy.
Environment Minister Darragh O’Brien said: “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.”
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