Irish Film Classification Office

Basic Information
Company Type	N/A
Company Status	Active

The Irish Film Classification Office (abbreviated IFCO) is a rating organization that rates films and video games for release in the Republic of Ireland.

Theatrical Ratings

Image	Rating	Restriction	Status
	General	Suitable for all ages.	Advisory
	Parental Guidance	Some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.	Advisory
	12+	Suitable for ages 12 and up. Those under 12 may be admitted if accompanied by an adult. Formerly 12PG.	Enforced
	15+	Suitable for ages 15 and up. Those under 15 may be admitted if accompanied by an adult. Formerly 15PG.	Enforced
	16+	Suitable for ages 16 and up. No admittance to those under 16.	Enforced
	18+	Suitable for ages 18 and up. No admittance to those under 18.	Enforced

Retail Ratings

Image	Rating	Restriction	Status
	General	Suitable for all ages.	Advisory
	Parental Guidance	Some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.	Advisory
	12 + "Responsible Adult"	Not suitable for those younger than 12, unless they view with an adult. Titles with this rating are not to be supplied to anyone below that age.	Retired
	12+	Suitable for ages 12 and up. Titles with this rating are not to be supplied to anyone below that age.	Enforced
	15+	Suitable for ages 15 and up. Titles with this rating are not to be supplied to anyone below that age.	Enforced
	18+	Suitable for ages 18 and up. Titles with this rating are not to be supplied to anyone below that age.	Enforced

The IFCO normally does not rate video games (instead leaving that particular role to PEGI), unless the game's content is deemed prohibitable for violence. The first game banned by the IFCO was Manhunt 2 in 2007. Only eleven video games have ever been submitted to the IFCO for rating.

List of IFCO-rated games

• Grand Theft Auto III received an 18 certificate.
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City received an 18 certificate.
• Mafia received a 15 certificate.
• Manhunt received an 18 certificate.
• Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne received a 15 certificate.
• Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty received a 15 certificate.
• Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance received a 15 certificate.
• Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams received a 15 certificate.
• Silent Hill 3 received an 18 certificate.
• The Silent Hill Collection received an 18 certificate.
• Unlimited Saga: Collector's Edition received a G certificate.