The Court of Criminal Appeal recently imposed a nine year sentence in a case of significant and systematic fraud on the public revenue involving illegal tax evasion and social security fraud.

In a development that will be of some relief for employers, in Kearney v Byrne Wallace, the High Court has affirmed that it does not have jurisdiction to grant an injunction in circumstances...

Ireland will move further away from its perceived "light touch" regulatory regime if commendations made by the Law Reform Commission (LRC) in a recent report are implemented.

The Minister has stated that the government is committed to ensuring that the Bill will be enacted before the end of the year.

The government has today announced the establishment of the much-anticipated Corporate Enforcement Authority ("CEA") which is expected to swiftly ratchet up the investigation and prosecution...

The European Union (Anti-Money Laundering: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulations 2016 came into force, requiring corporate and other legal entities incorporated in the State to obtain...

Disclosure is an essential feature of the criminal justice process. If not done correctly, it can cause issues for both prosecutors and accused and can jeopardise the successful prosecution of a case.

Does an employee's right to silence in the context of a criminal investigation or criminal procedures permit them to refuse to comply with the directions of their employer?...

6 January 2025 has been confirmed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment ("Department") as the commencement date of the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023...

Two recent High Court judgments have clarified the Court's jurisdiction when asked to confirm a sanction handed down by a professional regulatory body following a fitness to practise inquiry.

A recent decision in the Irish Court of Appeal raises questions of whether a new tort of grooming has emerged. It also considered consent in non-recent abuse cases.

A recent High Court judgement delivered by Mr Justice Michael Twomey analysed the link between blameworthiness and causation in ascertaining the impact of the Civil Liability Act 1961 (the "CLA")

A new statutory exception to the Rule against Hearsay – The Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020

The Central Bank of Ireland (the "CBI") has fined The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland ("BOI") €1,660,000 for five regulatory breaches relating to two cyber-fraud incidents.

On 20 June 2012, the Minister for Justice published the draft scheme of the much anticipated Criminal Justice (Prevention of Corruption) Bill 2012.

On 20 June 2012, the Minister for Justice published the draft scheme of the much anticipated Criminal Justice (Prevention of Corruption) Bill 2012.

In a landmark decision, the Irish High Court recently held directors and shadow directors personally liable for funds misappropriated by a company as part of a fraudulent investment scheme worth €186...

In a landmark decision, the Irish High Court recently held directors and shadow directors personally liable for funds misappropriated by a company as part of a fraudulent investment...

The High Court (Court) has appointed an inspector to investigate the affairs of a company following the first recorded application by a creditor, under Section 747 of the Companies Act 2014 (Act).

During the period 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022, the European Banking Authority (EBA) updated its Single Rulebook Questions and Answers (Q&As) publication on Directive (EU)...