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Commencement Of Collective Litigation In Ireland

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On 30 April 2024, the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023 (the "Act") was commenced by order of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (the "Minister").

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On 30 April 2024, the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023 (the "Act") was commenced by order of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (the "Minister").

In a previous briefing, we summarised the Act. The purpose of the Act is to transpose Directive (EU) 2020/1828 on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers, repealing Directive 2009/22/EC and to provide for related matters. The Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023 (Prescribed Forms) Regulations 2024 prescribe a number of forms to be used in conjunction with the Act as it takes practical effect in Ireland.

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