In Ireland, RTÉ displays a banner in the top right-hand corner (previously on the left-hand corner) of the screen during the opening screen of a programme. The banner will display one of four different ratings:
- GA (General Audience/Lucht Féachana Ginearálta): Suitable for all audiences. Equivalent to TV-Y or TV-G.
- Ch (Children/Páistí): May contain comedic violence or action fantasy violence. Equivalent to TV-Y7 or TV-PG.
- PS (Parental Supervision/Treoir Tuismitheora): Suitable for more mature audiences. Stronger than the YA rating in terms of content (adult themes, moderate violence, the occasional instance of coarse language, and scenes that may be too frightening or disturbing for younger viewers are allowed). Equivalent to TV-14.
- MA (Mature Audience Only/Lucht Féachana Lánfhásta Amháin): The highest content rating on the RTÉ rating system. Strong violence, strong sexual situations, heavy profane language and strong thematic elements are allowed. Usually permitted to air only during the watershed. Equivalent to TV-MA.
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- YA (Young Adult/Ógra): Suitable for adolescent audiences. Was used if it contained issues that would appeal to or are of a major concern for teenagers.
These content ratings only apply to the RTÉ channels (RTÉ One, RTÉ Two). Other television channels will make an announcement about whether or not a show's content is appropriate for family viewing.