Wireless Telegraphy Act 1926

The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1926 is an act of the Oireachtas which regulates wireless telegraphy in the Republic of Ireland.^[1][2]

It is the legislation that requires operators of radio equipment in Ireland to hold the appropriate Wireless Telegraphy licence, unless exempted.^[1]

Exempt equipment may not cause interference and may not claim protection from received interference.^[3] Exempt equipment includes:

• CB radio^[4]
• Short range devices (including walkie talkies, radio LANs, RFID equipment and wireless microphones and audio systems)^[4]
• Certain satellite service terminals^[4]
• Mobile communications^[4]
• Cordless telephones^[4]
• Certain broadcast wireless stations^[4]
• Radio receivers in general (excluding televisions)^[4]
• Certain probing radar devices^[4]
• Personal locator beacons^[4]
• Certain mobile phone repeaters^[4]