ArticleCentral Bank Outlines Its Priorities For 2020The effective supervision of investment funds was said by Ms Rowland to be of "critical importance" to the Central Bank.European UnionFinance and BankingDillon Eustace
Article"Green" Claims in Advertising: The Legal IssuesFor many years the health and beauty industries have had to comply with legal restrictions relating to claims that extol the health benefits of a particular product or cosmetic. A similar approach is now being taken to advertisements that use such terms as "green", "carbon neutral", "environmentally friendly", "eco", "renewable" and "sustainable". IrelandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentLK Shields
ArticleEU-Wide Representative Actions In Consumer Litigation – A Level Playing Field?All consumer-facing industries will be affected by the Representative Actions Directive, with sectors such as finance, technology and health at risk of increased litigation by consumers acting collectively. European UnionConsumer ProtectionMatheson
ArticleConsumers And The Brussels I RegulationIn Harkin v Towpik & Others1 the Irish High Court considered an application brought by the defendants, among other things, to set aside the service of the summons on them on the grounds that the court had no jurisdiction to hear and determine the plaintiff's claim, as claimed under the EU Brussels I Regulation (44/2001).IrelandConsumer ProtectionMatheson
ArticleCOVID-19 UpdatesFind out more on COVID-19 updates from your Matheson contacts here.IrelandCoronavirus (COVID-19)Matheson
ArticleSecuring Authorisation As A Retail Credit Firm In IrelandThe Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2022 (the "Act") was signed into law on 11 April 2022. The Act extends the scope of firms which are required to...IrelandCorporate/Commercial LawWilliam Fry LLP
ArticleInvestment Firms Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 July 2017 – 30 September 2017On 14 July 2017, the Department of Finance in Ireland published a MiFID II Feedback Statement on its 2016 public consultation on national discretions under Directive 2014/65/EU and Regulation No 600/2014.IrelandFinance and BankingDillon Eustace
ArticleConsumer Law Update: New And Enhanced Consumer Protection Measures En-route Following Publication Of Consumer Rights Bill 2022On 22 April 2022, the Irish Government published the eagerly anticipated Consumer Rights Bill 2022Opens in new window, (the "Bill"). It aims to consolidate and update existing consumer protection laws...European UnionConsumer ProtectionMatheson
ArticleMoneylending – New Central Bank RegulationsThe Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has introduced The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48) (Licensed Moneylenders) Regulations 2020 (the Regulations). The Regulations which are applicable...IrelandConsumer ProtectionDillon Eustace
ArticleCBI Maintains Cautious Stance As Adoption Of Crypto-Assets ProgressesThe Central Bank of Ireland ("CBI") published its Securities Markets Risk Outlook Report on 8 February 2022 detailing the CBI' supervisory priorities for securities markets for the year ahead.IrelandTechnologyRDJ LLP
ArticleInfluencer Marketing In Ireland - A New Era Of Regulation And What It Means For YouOnce the Wild West of advertising, influencer marketing in Ireland has matured into a powerful commercial channel now firmly under the watchful eye of regulators.IrelandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRDJ LLP
ArticlePlatform To Business Regulation Comes Into Effect - But What Does It Mean For ECommerce?The Platform to Business Regulation (2019/1150) (‘P2B Regulation') addresses the perceived imbalance between online platform providers and traders, as well as between online search engines ...IrelandConsumer ProtectionMason Hayes & Curran LLP
ArticleThe Consumer Protection Code Is ModernisedOn 24 March 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published its modernised Consumer Protection Code (Code), following an extensive three-year review.IrelandConsumer ProtectionWilliam Fry LLP
ArticleA Level Platform: The P2B Regulation And Its Impact On Online BusinessOn 12 July 2020, EU Regulation 2019/1150 (the "P2B Regulation" or the "Regulation") became directly applicable across the EU. This Regulation aims to provide protection for businesses that relyIrelandConsumer ProtectionRDJ LLP
ArticleInsurance Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update Q3 July - September 2018International Association of Insurance Supervisors ("IAIS")IrelandInsuranceDillon Eustace
ArticleEvolving Product Liability And Safety Landscape: Recent And Upcoming Regulatory DevelopmentsThe EU and UK have recently introduced several legislative changes which update the existing statutory regime on product liability and safety.IrelandConsumer ProtectionArthur Cox
ArticleBrexit: Irish Legislative UpdateWith 7 weeks to go until Brexit (unless an extension is agreed by the EU and UK to the Article 50 notice), a no-deal Brexit remains a possibility. IrelandGovernment, Public SectorArthur Cox
ArticleCBI Publishes Consultation Paper On Consumer Protection Code RevisionAnnexed to CP158 are two sets of draft Regulations which will ultimately replace the Code and two sets of draft Guidance. The period for submissions ends on 7 June 2024.European UnionConsumer ProtectionWilliam Fry LLP
ArticleEU Distance Marketing Directive Transposed Into Irish LawThe Regulations transpose Directive (EU) 2023/2673 (DMD II), which creates a new framework for certain financial services contracts concluded at a distance, into Irish law.IrelandFinance and BankingWilliam Fry LLP
ArticleRegulation Of Hire-Purchase, Consumer-Hire And PCP Finance – New Authorisation Regime CommencedThe Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2022 (the "2022 Act") was commenced on 16 May 2022.IrelandFinance and BankingWalkers