Ireland imposes seven years imprisonment for serious forms of cyberbullying, 12 months for lighter forms, and a fine of five thousand euros

Omissions

• The €5,000 fine applies to the lighter form (summary conviction), while the serious form (indictment) carries an unlimited fine, not €5,000. The serious form also includes an unlimited fine in addition to the 7-year prison term.
• These penalties were established in the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020, which commenced in February 2021.

Sources

• PrimaryIrish Statute Book - Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020Section 2 provides for penalties on summary conviction to a class A fine (€5,000) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months; on indictment, to an unlimited fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years, or both
• SecondaryMcCann FitzGerald€5,000 and/or a sentence of up to 12 months in prison on summary conviction, or on an indictment, a fine and/or a sentence of up to 7 years
• SecondaryWolfe & Co SolicitorsMaximum penalty of €5,000 fine and/or 12 months imprisonment for one offence; unlimited fine and/or 7 years imprisonment for more serious offence