Ireland
The law behind textiles EPR in Ireland
Directive (EU) 2025/1892 (the revised Waste Framework Directive) entered into force on 16 October 2025 and requires every EU member state to run a textiles and footwear EPR scheme. Ireland has no such scheme today, unlike streams such as packaging or batteries where schemes are already running.
The directive gives Ireland two deadlines. Transposition into Irish law must happen within 20 months of entry into force, which puts it around mid-2027. A functioning textiles EPR scheme must be operating within 30 months, by approximately 17 April 2028.
You will be covered if you place textile or footwear products on the Irish market as manufacturer, importer or brand owner. The checklist below reflects the directive's scope, not yet Irish law:
- You manufacture textiles or footwear sold in Ireland
- You import textiles or footwear into Ireland
- You are the brand owner of textile products first placed on the Irish market
No register, fees, reporting cadence or thresholds have been set. Every operational detail depends on Ireland's transposition.
What Ireland has said so far
Minister Dillon has publicly welcomed the directive and confirmed that an Irish roadmap and public consultation are in development. Beyond that statement, no draft legislation, scheme design or designated PRO has been announced.
What changes next in Ireland
The directive's deadlines are EU-set and Ireland cannot extend them. Transposition into Irish law is due by approximately mid-2027, and a working scheme must follow by approximately 17 April 2028.
For the full picture of Irish EPR obligations across all streams, see the country overview.
Frequently asked questions about textiles EPR in Ireland
Key questions for textile producers.
When does textiles EPR start in Ireland?
A textiles EPR scheme must be operating by approximately 17 April 2028 under the revised Waste Framework Directive. Ireland must transpose the directive by mid-2027, but no draft law has been published yet.
Who has to register for textiles EPR in Ireland?
Manufacturers, importers and brand owners placing textile and footwear products on the Irish market. The precise definition will come with Irish transposition. No register exists yet.
How much does textiles EPR cost in Ireland?
Not yet determined. The directive requires eco-modulated fees, but the fee structure and amounts will be set during Irish transposition and scheme design.
When are textiles reports due in Ireland?
No reporting cadence or deadline has been set. These details will emerge when Ireland establishes its scheme.
