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The Constitution does not specifically state a right to privacy but the courts recognise that the personal rights in the constitution imply the right to privacy.
For example, your private written communications and telephone conversations cannot be deliberately, consciously and unjustifiably interfered with. However, your right to privacy may be limited or restricted by legislation in the interests of the common good, public order and morality.
You can view the full text of the Irish Constitution (pdf) here.
Subject Terms: constitution of ireland
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