Not exactly a Carpet ban.
You need a licence to use one on an Archaeological site or monument or when looking forArchaeological objects
You can't use them to be looking specifically for Archaeological objects as defined
"archaeological object" means any chattel whether in a manufactured or partly manufactured or an unmanufactured state which by reason of the archaeological interest attaching thereto or of its association with any Irish historical event or person has a value substantially greater than its intrinsic (including artistic) value, and the said expression includes ancient human, animal or plant remains;
(Read somewhere else I think, that it applies to anything after 1950)
or in an Archaeological area as defined (equally vague definition to catch all if required)
If you find an Archaeologiacl object through whatever means you must report it within a few days
The state owns all Archaeological objects (and hence don't have to reward you but may do:-)
The issue is if you find something with a detector and reported the will either most likely say you were looking for it in the first place ith the detector and pressurise you to donate to the state or take your detector and confiscate it/fine you etc.
So in short it is still just about legal, but best to have a good reason for doing it in the first place. I don't know how many licences have been granted to non Archaeological detectorists, not many i'd say.
It's just to much stress for some, considering it's supposed to be a relaxing hobby.
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