Since the introduction of Coco's Law under Ireland’s Harassment, Harmful Communications, and Related Offences Act 2020, there have been nearly 100 prosecutions for sharing or threatening to share intimate images without consent.

Named after Nicole “Coco” Fox, who took her own life after prolonged online abuse, the law came into effect in 2021 and imposes penalties of fines or up to seven years in prison for offenders.

A Department of Justice review assessed the law's impact, including public awareness and the number of reports made to Hotline.ie, an organization assisting victims of intimate image abuse. Reports of image abuse have risen, with An Garda Síochána increasing charges each year since 2021. Awareness has also grown significantly, from 69% in early research to nearly universal recognition following a public campaign.

From September 2021 to December 2023, Hotline.ie handled almost 1,500 cases of intimate image abuse and achieved a 92% removal rate of non-consensually shared content. They also received over 400 reports related to threats, including cases of sexual extortion.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee expressed optimism over the law's effectiveness, highlighting that awareness campaigns have been key and that prosecutions are likely to continue increasing as reporting and investigations progress.