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Building Blocks

Build and run online services easily

Building Blocks are reusable, compatible software parts. They include messaging, digital forms, online payments, case management, and a design system that unites them all with a familiar look and feel.

Your users can complete a form, send you information, make secure payments and receive notifications with Building Blocks. It's low-cost, easy to set up and has accessibility built in from the start.

Government departments can use any number of these Building Blocks to create solutions that meet people's needs.

Building Blocks
FormsIE

FormsIE

Enhance your unit's operations with FormsIE, a digital solution for online forms that is user-friendly, efficient and accessible.

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Payments

Our payments block is built on a robust infrastructure that enables secure and efficient financial transactions, giving users peace of mind every time they use it.

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Payments
Messaging

Messaging

The Messaging Building Block is a communication solution tailored to streamline interactions with the public.

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IN DEVELOPMENT

Design System

Streamline your design process and ensure consistency across your digital services with the gov.ie Design System.

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Design System

Why use Building Blocks

Building Blocks are created by the Digital Services Unit (DSU).

No procurement

As a government-owned product, there is no need for a lengthy wait procuring external suppliers.

No code

All our tools can be implemented with no technical knowledge.

Low cost

Our tools are competitively priced when compared with other software on the market.

Accessible

All our tools are fully accessible for both civil servants and end users and comply with the EU Web Accessibility Directive.

Trusted experience

Put your users at ease with a government-branded look and feel and a familiar gov.ie design system.

Test before you launch

Quickly test early versions of your service before you build it, saving time and money and reducing risk.

The Building Blocks

Your users can:

It's low cost, easy to set up and has accessibility baked in from the start.

You can use one, some or all of the Building Blocks to support the service that you offer.