IRISH COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Irish Copyright Licensing Agency Company Limited By Guarantee (ICLA) exists to make copyright simple, legal and fair for everyone involved. By acting as a trusted intermediary between creators and those who wish to copy, scan or share published works, the agency ensures that authors, publishers and other rights-holders receive the credit and revenue they deserve.

Each year ICLA works with thousands of licence-seeking organisations, securing €24 million in revenue for hard-working content owners and issuing around 5,000 licences to users of published material. Its streamlined licensing process removes the complexity traditionally associated with copyright, allowing educators, businesses and other users to access content confidently while supporting the creative community.

Through this balanced approach, ICLA helps sustain a vibrant cultural ecosystem, championing the rights of creators while facilitating lawful and affordable access to the works that enrich Irish society.