IRMA (the Irish Recorded Music Association) is the trade association of the recording industry in Ireland.
IRMA speaks up on behalf of the Irish record industry and addresses the issues which affect record companies in Ireland like piracy and strong legislation to protect the rights of music producers. IRMA also publishes the official music charts and produces statistics regarding the industry (sales, downloads etc.) for use both domestic and international consumption. IRMA also certifies single and album sales for Silver, Gold and Platinum Disc status.
Services provided by IRMA for its members include:
- Lobbying Government and the European Parliament for its members
- Collecting & compiling national statistics on the music industry
- Fighting piracy
- Supplying the Official Irish Music Charts each week
- Providing regular updates on the International Music Industry
- Offering incentives to its members for overseas festivals
