Open Government, Ireland

API

Free open data API for Ireland's official government datasets

Overview

The Open Government Ireland API offers RESTful access to thousands of Irish government datasets spanning transport, health, environment, education, and public services. It supports JSON and CSV response formats, with endpoints for searching datasets, retrieving records, filtering by category/publisher, and accessing metadata. Use cases include building civic tech apps (e.g., transport trackers), policy research, transparency dashboards for public spending, and integrating data into educational tools for students and analysts.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://data.gov.ie/pages/developers')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON/CSV support
No API key required
Multi-sector datasets
Filtering capabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government Ireland API free to use?

Yes, it is completely free for both public and commercial use without any subscription fees.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, most endpoints do not require authentication or an API key for access.

? What response formats are supported?

The API supports JSON and CSV formats, depending on the specific dataset and endpoint.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free access
⊕ Diverse dataset categories
⊕ Regular updates
⊕ Multiple response formats

Cons

⊖ Potential rate limits for high-volume requests
⊖ Variable documentation quality
⊖ No official support SLA