To date there also has been a provision whereby parties could voluntarily notify a merger or acquisition.

The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has two consultations under the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Act 2025 (the Act) closing on 4 March 2026.

Under the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023, the Central Bank is empowered to prescribe Business Standards for all or specific classes of regulated entities. Draft ‘Standards for Business'.

The Central Bank of Ireland’s revised Consumer Protection Code (the “Revised CPC”) will enter into force on 24 March 2026. The Revised CPC was published by the Central Bank of Ireland (the “CBI”) in March 2025 following an extensive review and consultation period.

Obligations under Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the Digital Markets Act (Regulation 2022/1925) (the "DMA") come into operation from 7 March 2024...

There has been increased focus on consumer protection – both at an Irish and European level – and more changes are to come.

As the Irish economy begins to reopen its doors following the Covid-19 lockdown, businesses continue to be subject to a strengthened regulatory framework of consumer protections and additional

On 15 March 2025, we celebrate World Consumer Rights Day, a global event that promotes consumer rights and emphasises the importance of fair and transparent business practices.

Obligations now apply for providers of general-purpose AI models under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence.

One of the measures to be implemented by Ireland's five retail banks and other non-bank lenders and credit servicers to assist borrowers who may be affected as a result of the COVID-19 ...

2017 will be the year in which the plans and promises of the Republican Party and the new US President will be put to the test, having important economic implications for Ireland and the EU.

The Bill was amended at Dáil Committee Stage in March 2025 to address an issue that arose in early 2024 in respect of the Ombudsman's remit.

In June, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published the first edition of its Intermediary Times newsletter for 2022 (Newsletter).

Today, the Central Bank of Ireland published the Consumer Protection Code 2025 ("CPC 2025") comprising...

The Central Bank has sent a Dear CEO letter to all regulated financial service providers (RFSPs), setting out how it expects them to protect consumers in the face of the challenging economic outlook.

The Irish regulator has announced a strategic priority to use its powers to investigate whether retailers and wholesalers are complying with 2016 groceries regulations.

On 29 March 2022, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") published a Notice of Intention regarding upcoming changes which will take effect once the Consumer Protection...

The Green Transition Directive (the “Directive”) is intended to promote transparent sustainability communication by tackling misleading environmental claims and labelling for consumer goods and establishing increased protection for consumers against unfair practices.

Published on 7 March 2024, the Central Bank's Consultation Paper CP158 on its planned reforms to the Consumer Protection Code (CPC) is open for feedback until 7 June 2024.

The Minister for Finance published the Report arising from the year-long Retail Banking Review yesterday, 29 November 2022, following its consideration at Cabinet.