In July 2023, the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023 (‘Act') was enacted.

As previously discussed by Matheson, the Geo-Blocking Regulation (the "Regulation") has been in force throughout the EU since 3 December 2018.

Following a ministerial request, the Irish competition regulator (the "CCPC") has launched on the 15 August 2019 a market study into public liability insurance.

We examine the facts of the case and suggest the best course of action for schools faced with similar complaints.

This monthly legal update examines critical developments across pension scheme compliance, artificial intelligence governance, ESG fund marketing regulations, environmental law precedents, payment services legislation, and defined benefit pension surplus management. Each article addresses pressing regulatory challenges and strategic considerations for legal practitioners and corporate decision-makers navigating Ireland's evolving legal landscape.

The European Commission has written to the European Banking Authority, enclosing a Call for Advice on Green Loans.

On 25 February 2021, the Central Bank launched a public consultation "CP 138 on Cross-Industry Guidance on Outsourcing" and issued draft Cross-Industry Guidance on Outsourcing.

The European Commission (the "Commission") recently referred Ireland to the European Court of Justice (the "Court") ...

From 1 January 2023, wine labelling will be regulated by EU Regulation 2021/2117 (Regulation), which amends four existing EU regulations (Regulations (EU) No. 1308/2013, 1151/2012, 251/2014...

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ("CCPC") has a broad statutory remit to encourage competition and to promote and protect the interests and welfare of consumers.

On 12 March 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the “CJEU”) handed down a decision in Case C-514/24 Magyar Telekom Nyrt. (“Magyar”) v Nemzeti Média- és Hírközlési Hatóság Elnöke (the Hungarian Communications and Media Authority) (“NMHH”) relating to a preliminary reference made to it by the Hungarian Supreme Court.

Over nine months since it was signed into law, the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023 (Act) commenced on 30 April 2024.

The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48) (Consumer Protection) Regulations 2025 (the "Regulations") have appeared on the Oireachtas website and are expressed...

Ms Marie Daly, a Special Needs Assistant in Nano Nagle Special National School, sustained severe injuries in a road traffic accident in 2010 which left her confined to a wheelchair.

The Central Bank has published an update on its Consumer Protection Code (CPC) review, following its October 2022 Discussion Paper which closed for feedback on 31 March 2023..

The Irish Government has approved the drafting of legislation, the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022...

Requires any person carrying on a business of offering hire purchase products (including personal contract plans...

Potential changes to Ireland’s sale of goods legislation are unlikely to impact on the ongoing pyrite cases.

The Central Bank has clarified two aspects of April 2022 Dear CEO letter to investment firms on MiFID structured retail products (SRPs). These relate to how the warnings on use of a decrement...

The first half of 2025 has seen significant developments in the landscape of collective redress in Ireland, following the commencement of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests...