What is DAC6? - New EU mandatory disclosure regime; Reporting of Cross-Border Transactions with certain 'hallmarks'; and Reporting is made to the relevant national tax authority in the EU / UK.

The Committee has issued a report on clamping on private property, indicating its view that it needs to be regulated by legislation particularly in sensitive areas such as hospitals.

With the UK due to formally leave the EU on 29 March 2019 ("Exit Day") and against a backdrop of further political uncertainty, eight groups of conference attendees ...

This quarter's highlights include the coming into force of the cross-border distribution of investment funds regime, the European Commission's new AML / CFT action plan, ...

Watch our Full Brexit Interview Filmed in London with Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee TD ...

On 14 May, the Council adopted the text of MLD5, which aims to strengthen existing EU anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing rules.

The legislation establishing a foreign investment screening regime in Ireland (which gives effect to the EU FDI Screening Regulation which could impact sales and acquisitions of land...

The Department of Justice and Equality has published a set of Guidelines setting out a step-by-step process for conducting a disability impact assessment, which fits within the broader regulatory impact assessment (RIA) framework.

Virtual Asset Service Providers ("VASPs") in Ireland are now required to comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism ("AML/CFT") obligations.

The Irish Government recently announced the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund as part of the Budget 2024, which demonstrates firm political and financial support for infrastructure investment in Ireland.

The Summer legislation programme has been published by the government. The programme includes 34 bills for prioritisation.

The Government Legislation Programme for the Autumn 2022 session has been published. The Cabinet has approved 38 bills for priority publication.

The Irish Cabinet has approved a comprehensive legislative programme featuring 64 priority bills spanning artificial intelligence regulation, cybersecurity, tourism, and civil reform. This breakdown examines how these proposed laws will impact various industries and sectors across the economy.

Earlier this week, we considered the Irish Government's proposals to further regulate the PBSA sector in Ireland by banning student accommodation contracts exceeding 41 weeks.

On 6 January 2025, Ireland’s new foreign direct investment screening regime commenced, which enabled the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (“Department”) to review, for the first time, transactions involving foreign investment that may impact on security or public order in Ireland, through mandatory notification requirements or a ‘call-in’ power.

Walkers' Ireland Regulatory Partners Shane Martin and Niall Esler spoke with Kathy Jacobs of the Compliance Institute on key recent and upcoming developments in Anti-Money...

Circular 06/12 was recently issued.

The Government's Autumn 2024 Legislation Programme includes 29 bills for priority publication, focusing on employee protection during employer insolvencies, remediation of apartment defects, and energy performance in buildings, alongside 32 bills prioritized for drafting.

The Government Legislation Programme for the Summer 2025 session has been published. The Cabinet has approved 23 bills for priority publication and 28 bills for priority drafting. Priority legislation includes...

The Cabinet has approved 21 bills for priority publication and 29 bills for priority drafting. Priority legislation includes the EU Data Regulation Bill, the Media Regulation Bill and the Protection of Employees.