The Cabinet has approved plans to make the non-consensual sharing of intimate images a criminal offence, punishable by up to seven years in prison. For the first time, the non-consensual sharing of intimate images will be a criminal offence. This will be the case regardless of the intent of the person sharing the material. Those sharing images without intent to cause harm will face a maximum 12-month sentence and a €5,000 fine. The legislation will also allow judges to impose harsher sentences if the person sharing the images had previously been in a relationship with the victim.

Source: The Irish Times November 24, 2020 18:00 UTC