Press Council of Ireland
| Formation | 11 January 2008 |
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| Type | Non-governmental organisation |
| Legal status | Independent self-regulatory body |
| Purpose | Upholding a Code of Practice for newspapers, magazines and online news; handling complaints against the press |
| Headquarters | 32 Westland Square, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 R9T2 |
Region served | Ireland |
| Services | Monitoring compliance with press standards; appeals body for complaints |
| Membership | Over 100 publications (2024) |
Chair | Rory Montgomery |
Deputy Chair | James Doorley |
| Website | presscouncil |
The Press Council of Ireland is a self-regulatory body that is tasked with maintaining ethical standards and accountability in Irish journalism. Established in 2008, it provides the public with an independent forum for resolving complaints against the press while safeguarding the right to freedom of expression.