Sunbed law in Ireland
Ireland has the strictest sunbed rules covered here. You must check photo ID for every user, notify the HSE every year and avoid price promotions. The Government is also weighing a ban on commercial sunbeds.
Watch this space. A Government working group recommended banning commercial sunbeds in March 2026. The public consultation report was published in July 2026, and the Government says policy options will go to Cabinet after further analysis. No decision has been made yet.
What the law requires in Ireland
- No under-18sUnder-18s may not use a sunbed, enter the restricted area, or buy or hire a sunbed.
- Photo ID for every userOwners, managers and staff must confirm every user is 18 or over by checking valid photo ID.
- No unsupervised useSunbeds must be supervised at all times.
- Health information and warning signsGive health information to every user and display the warning signs. The Department of Health provides the materials.
- Protective eyewearProvide protective eyewear to every user.
- No price promotionsPromotions such as happy hours or free sunbed time are banned.
- Notify the HSE every yearNotify the HSE of each sunbed premises on or before 1 March every year, with a fee of €120 per premises. Keep the email receipt.
Penalties
Missing the yearly notification is an offence, with a €300 fixed payment notice per offence, prosecution or both. The HSE can inspect your premises at any time.
How Tannoo is built to help
- Stores the ID check against every session, not just the first visit.
- Turns off promotional offers for Irish salons, so staff cannot send a banned deal by mistake.
- Reminds you before the 1 March HSE notification deadline.
Common questions
Is Ireland banning sunbeds?
Not yet. A Government working group recommended a ban on commercial sunbeds in March 2026 and the consultation results were published in July 2026. The Government has not made a decision.
How much is the HSE sunbed notification fee?
€120 per premises, due on or before 1 March each year. Missing it can mean a €300 fixed payment notice.
Can I run sunbed offers in Ireland?
No. The Act bans promotions such as happy hours and free sunbed time.
Sources
- Sunbed business requirements (HSE)
- Sunbeds and sunbed premises (HSE)
- Commercial sunbeds should be banned, working group recommends (The Irish Times, March 2026)
- Government publishes results of public consultation on sunbeds (Westmeath Examiner, July 2026)
Sunbed law elsewhere
This guide summarises the law as we understand it on 13 October 2026. It is not legal advice. Check the sources above or ask your local HSE environmental health office if you are unsure.