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Legal Updates & Insights

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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Insurance February 2025

    Domestically, 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.

    Finance
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Funds February 2025

    Domestically, 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 Funds
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    Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Banking and Payments February 2025

    Domestically, 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.

    Finance
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    Implementation plan published for phased commencement of the Planning and Development Act 2024

    The 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
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    Proposed reforms to GB’s contracts for difference scheme

    The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the existing Contracts for Difference scheme in GB.

    Energy & Natural Resources Belfast
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    The EC sets its sights on e-comm in 2025

    A recent communication from the European Commission indicates that there will be a step up in regulatory scrutiny on e-commerce businesses, particularly online marketplaces.

    Technology
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    A possible pathway for collective damages actions regarding competition law in Ireland?

    Explore the potential changes to Ireland's collective and representative action laws following the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) recent judgment in Roundwood. Read more

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    Establishment day for the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland

    Wednesday, 5 March 2025, marks the formal establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (the GRAI) which is now operational.

    Betting, Gaming & Licensing
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    CRU Consultation Paper on Sharing of Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) behind a Single Connection Point

    The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (the CRU) has published a consultation paper (the Consultation Paper) focusing on the sharing of maximum export capacity (MEC) behind a single connection point.

    Energy & Natural Resources
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    Regulatory and supervisory priorities for the financial sector in 2025

    On 28 February 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published its Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report (Outlook Report), a letter from Governor Makhlouf to the Minister for Finance and a Dear CEO Letter.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
  • Article

    Omnibus package – Amendments proposed to CSRD, CSDDD, CBAM and Taxonomy consultation

    The eagerly awaited omnibus package on sustainability has been published by the European Commission.

    ESG & Sustainability
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    The UK’s Clean Power Action Plan: 95% of energy to come from clean power

    Almost seven months into the new Government, Labour are powering ahead with their plans to make the UK a clean energy superpower.

    Belfast