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This update contains summaries of two recent practical court decisions which provide confirmation that trust law in Ireland relating to trustee decision making, related responsibilities and potential liability for breach of trust is consistent with previous expectations.

The General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") is due to be implemented on 25 May 2018 and will replace the Data Protection Directive 1995 ...

As we approach the final weeks of 2025, Irish employers and employees should prepare for a series of significant employment law changes taking effect from January 2026.

This is the Spring update from our Pensions Group. The update covers new developments from the Pensions Authority; IORP II; the Finance Act 2021 and recent case law.

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2025 was another busy year in Irish employment law. In this update which was published by Legal Island on Thursday 11 December, Addleshaw Goddard look at three areas that came into sharp focus for HR professionals...

AI is transforming the world of work. Forecast as the next Industrial Revolution, the convergence of AI is redefining roles, unlocking gaps in productivity and creativity...

Ireland's Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 fundamentally reshapes workplace retirement dynamics by granting eligible employees the right to object to retirement before reaching State Pension age. Employers now face strict procedural requirements, including individualized assessments and formal written responses within tight deadlines, with significant penalties for non-compliance. How will organizations navigate these new obligations while balancing operational needs against employee rights

Greater clarity is emerging in how the Irish Revenue Commissioners ("Revenue") and the Workplace Relations Commission ("WRC") will apply last year's significant Supreme Court...

It appears Ireland is now set to introduce a mandatory pension scheme to encourage employees to provide for additional

This Spring update from our Pensions Group covers topical issues in pensions law, including the latest news on automatic enrolment, a reminder of upcoming IORP II compliance...

The National Minimum Wage Order 2025 took effect from 1 January 2026, increasing the national minimum hourly rate to €14.15.

The draft Programme for Government has been agreed between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party and was published on 15 June.

The IORP II Directive has been transposed into Irish law. The European Union (Occupational Pension Schemes) Regulations, 2021 (SI No 128 of 2021) (the "Regulations)...

Ireland's Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 introduces a consent-based framework allowing employees to work beyond contractual retirement ages until State pension age. The revised Code of Practice on Longer Working provides comprehensive guidance on notification procedures, objective justification requirements, and best practices for managing an aging workforce.

As 2025 ends, we reflect on the significant Irish employment and pensions law developments of this year.

On 20 December 2023, the Outcome of the Review of the Occupations Lists for Employment Permits was published which made several important recommendations.