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The General Scheme of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill (‘General Scheme') was published in April 2023.

This is the third in a series of four short briefings which looks at some of the key powers which the Central Bank of Ireland ("CBI") has at its disposal under the Central Bank...

The Listing Act Directive introduces significant reforms to the MiFID II research regime, allowing investment firms greater flexibility in paying for research and execution services. This briefing examines how the removal of market capitalisation thresholds restores bundling as a commercial option and establishes a new EU framework for issuer-sponsored research.

The 2013 Irish Budget (hereafter referred to as "Budget 2013") was announced on 6 December 2012 and included therein are several measures that are specifically relevant to the Irish fund industry.

The Department of Justice, Equality and Defence (the "Department") has recently introduced two new immigration initiatives aimed at facilitating non-EEA migrant entrepreneurs and investors who, in return for permission to reside in the State, are prepared to invest in Ireland.

The decision of the High Court in Re Hayes (a debtor) ([2017] IEHC 657), illustrates the impact that the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 (as amended) (the "Act") may have on secondary purchasers of loan portfolios.

On the 17 December, 2009, the definitive text of the Solvency II Directive (2009/138/EC) was published in the Official Journal.

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Following President Trump's recent confirmation that U.S economic sanctions on Iran will be reinstated, Muireann Reedy looks at the penalties ...

The Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 (‘2023 Act') was signed into law by the President on 5 July 2023. It contains amendments to the Occupiers' Liability Act 1995 (‘1995 Act')...

Charwin Limited T/A Charlie's Bar v Zavarovalnica Sava Insurance Company D.D [2021] IEHC 489...

The High Court has dismissed a claim taken by an employee who suffered personal injuries when she tripped over a vacuum cleaner at the dental practice where she worked.

On 4 October 2013 the Irish public voted on the 33rd amendment to the Irish Constitution.

The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) has been renamed and will now be known as the Injuries Resolution Board.

The Judicial Council (the Council), which consists of all of the Judges in the State, met in full for the first time on 7 February 2020.

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The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 ("the Regulations") were published by the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government ("the Minister") on the 15th January, 2014, and shall be enacted on the 1st March, 2014.