images are never to be used on service or policy pages. Plain English text without images is
proven
to be the most accessible and understandable kind of content to users
images should never be used to convey information that is not clearly explained in text
images should be uploaded in a 5:3 ratio where possible. This means that pictures in the 500 x 300 pixel (or 1000 x 600 or any multiple thereof) are rendered correctly
images can be used in campaigns, news stories, press releases, publications and speeches
if you do want to use an image on gov.ie, you have to upload it first, then attach it into the page
all images must contain alt-text which will be read by screen readers