The financial services industry is bracing for a pivotal Supreme Court hearing that could reshape the landscape of commission practices and consumer protection.
BelfastFive years ago, Debenhams closed all its stores in Ireland with the loss of over 1,000 jobs. A huge volume of employment claims followed alleging breach of information and consultation requirements in a collective redundancy.
EmploymentThe Minister for Children, Disability and Equality has announced that the long-awaited gender pay gap reporting portal will be launched in autumn 2025.
EmploymentThe Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) recently outlined its new supervisory approach in a document titled ‘Our Approach to Supervision’, which was published alongside its Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report 2025.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryIn this publication, we identify the key energy policy and regulatory developments from October 2024 - February 2025.
Energy & Natural ResourcesThe Central Bank of Ireland published its 2025 Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook Report setting out its view on risks and priorities across the financial sector and its consequent regulatory and supervisory priorities for the next two years. Read more
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017 was restored to the Dáil Order Paper. At European level, ESMA published Guidelines on solicitation under MiCAR.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryDomestically, the European Union (Investment Firms) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 were signed into law and published in Iris Oifigiúil. At European level, the European Commission proposes extending ESMA procedural rules to CTPs.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025 was initiated before Dáil Éireann. At European level, EIOPA also informed policyholders about the liquidation of FWU Life Insurance Luxembourg.
FinanceDomestically, the CBI published its 2025 Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook Report. At European level, SMA published a report on cost structures in the investment fund industry and an MMF stress testing update.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the Credit Review Bill 2024 was restored to the Dáil Order Paper. At European level, the EBA amended its guidelines on ICT and security risk management measures in the context of DORA application.
FinanceThe Planning and Development Act 2024 (the 2024 Act), signed into law on 17 October 2024, represents a significant overhaul of Ireland's planning system.
Environmental & Planning
