Does anyone know the child restraint laws for Ireland?

[callmeflan]

A friend needs to know for a trip she is planning.

Thanks,
Julie

[Joolsplus2]

Hmmm...looks like they royally suck, honestly (forgive my french....) http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/consumer/child_car_seat01.shtml

It's best to just adhere to 'best practice' as we know it (rearfacing in a convertible till the limits are reached, harnessed forward facing till the limits are reached, booster from age 4 or 5 to age 8-12, depending on belt fit). What age/size child is she taking? There might be a good backless booster or travel vest that would work just fine for a bigger kid :)
Julie CPS Tech and mom to 2 in seats
http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/RFAlbum/SarahMA.aspx

[sunflowercat]

They have laws, but they aren't really enforced. I know my cousins hardly ever were in car seats. Children between 4 and 17 aren't even required by law to wear a seatbelt. (HA!)

Anyhow this site might help: http://oasis.gov.ie/transport/motoring/using_seatbelts_when_motoring.html