What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, phone, or other device when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit (for example, your preferences).

Cookies are not the only technology covered by “cookie rules”. Similar technologies (such as local storage, pixels/tags, SDKs, and other tracking tools that store or access information on your device) are treated in the same way.

The law that applies

In Ireland, the use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by the ePrivacy rules (implemented in Irish law) and works alongside the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In practice, this means we must:

• provide clear information about the cookies/technologies used; and
• obtain your consent before placing or accessing non-essential cookies on your device (with an exception for cookies that are strictly necessary for a service you have requested).

Why we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• make the website work properly (for example, enabling page navigation and security);
• remember choices you make (for example, preferences);
• understand how the website is used so we can improve it; and
• support marketing activities where enabled (for example, measuring the effectiveness of campaigns).

Where cookies or similar technologies are not strictly necessary, we will only use them if you give your consent through our consent tool.

Cookie Domains

• First-party cookies are set by us and read by our website.
• Third-party cookies are set by another organisation (for example, a provider of analytics or advertising technology) and may be used to recognise your device across different websites.
• Session cookies last only for the duration of your visit and are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period (which can range from days to years) unless you delete them earlier

Cookie categories we use

We group cookies into the following categories:

A) Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services (for example, setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms).

B) Functional cookies

These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation (for example, remembering choices you make). They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some services may not function properly.

C) Statistics (analytics/performance) cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website (for example, which pages are visited most often and how visitors move around the site). We use this information to improve the website.

Analytics cookies often involve online identifiers and device information. For that reason, we treat them as non-essential and only use them where you have provided consent via our consent tool.

D) Marketing cookies

These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites and help deliver and measure advertising. They may be set through our site by advertising partners, where enabled.

Marketing cookies are non-essential and will only be used if you provide consent.

Cookie List (powered by Usercentrics)

We use Usercentrics as our consent management platform to obtain and manage your cookie preferences. Usercentrics helps us collect and document consent choices and (depending on configuration) block non-essential services until consent is given and allows you to change your choice later via an embedded settings option.

The detailed cookie list on this page is generated using our scanning/management tool and is maintained to help keep the list as accurate as possible.

Your choices: How to manage cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie settings tool on the website (for example, via the “Manage my settings” option below).

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, including deleting cookies or blocking future cookies. Please note that blocking some types of cookies (particularly strictly necessary cookies) may affect how the website functions.

More information about how we use personal data

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we use cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy was last updated on 11.03.2026.