In the description it says HD72B, which does ignore HDCP.
I don't know about Ireland, but the HD72A + splitter combination is cheaper in the US now that there is a seller offering it for only $55.
If your source device is closer to your TV, it makes more sense to use a splitter since that way you don't need two long cables snaking to and from the computer. Of course if you have everything on one desk, it doesn't matter.