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Legal Updates & Insights

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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
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    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
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    Get ready for the EU Accessibility Act: essential steps for businesses to ensure compliance

    In this article, we discuss the accessibility requirements for technology-based products and services under the EU Accessibility Act.

    Disputes
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments – February 2025

    CSA on AIFM/ManCo compliance and internal audit, EU Commission’s 2025 priorities, ESMA’s 2026-2028 program, ESRB on systemic liquidity, EU Taxonomy, T+1, DORA, LEIs.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments – February 2025

    Deadlines, CBI speech on financial crime, CBI’s Register of Beneficial Ownership of CFV, update to list of issuers for UCITS/RIAIFs.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Ireland’s lobbying legislation now extends to lobbying members of the CCPC

    Ireland has a statutory regime dealing with the lobbying of certain designated public officials.

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    A widening net: lobbying rules extended to more public bodies

    The list of Designated Public Officials (DPOs) who can be lobbied has recently been significantly expanded.

    Disputes
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    The Supervisory Review Process: what trustees need to know

    The Pensions Authority's (the Authority) new Supervisory Review Process (SRP) is a key part of its enhanced regulatory framework for prudential supervision of occupational pension schemes in Ireland.

    Pensions & Incentives