Irish Constitution

Constitution
Bunreacht na hEireann (meaning 'Basic Law of Ireland') is the Irish Constitution. It is the fundamental legal document that sets out how Ireland should be governed and the rights of Irish citizens.

Main Institutions of the state
The Irish Constitution establishes and describes the main institutions of the Irish state.

Fundamental Rights under the Irish Constitution
The Irish Constitution recognises and declares that you have certain fundamental personal rights. These rights are natural human rights - they come from being human and are confirmed and protected by the Constitution.

Property Rights
The Irish Constitution declares that you have a right to own property. Explanation of your rights.

Right to Life
The right to life, as guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.

Right to Personal Liberty
The right to personal liberty, as guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.

Inviolability of Dwelling
The inviolability of dwelling, a right that is guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.

Religious Liberty
The right to religious liberty, as guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.

Right to Freedom of Association
The right to freedom of association, as guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.

Right to Earn a Livelihood
The right to earn a livelihood, as guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.

Right to Freedom of Assembly
The right to freedom of assembly, as set down in the Irish Constitution.

Right to Fair Procedures
The right to fair procedures, as set down in the Irish Constitution.

Right to Privacy
The right to privacy, as guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.

Right to Trial by Jury
The right to trial by jury, as guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.

Right to Bodily Integrity
The right to bodily integrity, as guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.

Equality before the Law
Equality before the law, as set down in the Irish Constitution.

Right to Freedom of Expression
The right to freedom of expression, as guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.

Rights of the family
Families in Ireland have certain rights and privileges that are set down by Bunreacht na hÉireann (the Irish Constitution). Find out more.

Freedom to Travel
Freedom to travel, as guaranteed by the Irish Constitution.