diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index 64e1cbe..13f167b 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ FROM osrf/ros:jazzy-desktop-full-noble
 
 
 RUN usermod -aG video ubuntu
+RUN usermod -aG irc ubuntu
 
 USER ubuntu