Over 18 months has passed since Ireland transposed the EU Whistleblowing Directive, with the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 coming into force on 1 January 2023.
EmploymentThe Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications recently published the Private Wires Guiding Principles for Policy Formation.
Energy & Natural ResourcesThe Central Bank of Ireland has published the outcome of an independent review of the Central Bank’s fitness and probity approval process.
Asset Management & Investment FundsOn 17 June 2024, the Irish High Court made an order approving the first cross-border division of an entity incorporated in an EEA member state into Ireland.
Corporate & M&AWhat is the current status of the proposed reform of the EU’s ADR legislative framework for consumers?
DisputesTo mark Disability Pride Month, we provide some insights into how Reasonable Accommodation operates in the workplace and some key takeaways for employers.
EmploymentThis article explores the recent final reports on greenwashing published by the European Supervisory Authorities in response to the European Commission’s input on greenwashing risks and the supervision of sustainable finance policies.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThis article provides an overview of the key elements of the EU’s proposed new regulation banning products made with forced labour from being placed and made available in the EU or exporting from the EU.
ESG & SustainabilityThis article examines the progress being made by companies towards achieving gender balance, not only at board level but also at senior leadership and management levels. It also briefly considers the requirements introduced by the Gender Balance on Boards Directive.
EmploymentIn this article, we focus on the human rights aspects of the legislative initiatives being introduced and provide an overview of the mandatory due diligence and reporting obligations being introduced in the EU.
ESG & SustainabilityThe Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a group of residents who sought to challenge the validity of a decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for a photovoltaic solar farm on a site of approximately 90 hectares in Co. Offaly.
Energy & Natural ResourcesThis report outlines the main changes and implications of the enhanced regimes that have been introduced or will come into force in the near future.
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