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On 04 March 2025, Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan signed the order to commence the relevant parts of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 (the "Act") establishing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (the "GRAI")...

The case concerned an Austrian resident who subscribed to the newsletter of Brillen Rottler, a German optician, by filling out a form on their website.

The European Data Protection Board's 2025 Annual Report reveals significant developments in EU data protection enforcement and regulatory cooperation. With approximately €1.15 billion...

The EDPS's recently published decision on its investigation into the European Commission's use of Microsoft 365 provides organisations with a potentially concerning insight...

On 10 February 2026, Revenue confirmed which "large corporates" will fall within scope for Phase One of Ireland's VAT modernisation regime.

On 14 April 2025, the EDPB published guidelines for public consultation on the processing of personal data through blockchain technologies...

Recent decisions of the High Court, here1 and in England and Wales2, serve as an important reminder that landlord rights to consent to tenant proposals are robust and that tenant applications for consent...

In a judgment delivered on 29 January 2025, the General Court of the European Union dismissed a challenge by the Irish Data Protection Commission to directions issued to it by the European Data Protection Board.

Established in 2023, An Rialálaí Agraibhia (the "Agri-Food Regulator") is responsible for the promotion of fairness and transparency in the agricultural and food supply chain in Ireland.

A new infrastructure plan based on recommendations from the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce is due to go to cabinet today.

Climate related litigation continues to evolve, with several recent landmark decisions shaping the global legal landscape. In this update, we consider the broad trends in recent climate litigation...

Following trilogue negotiations, the EU Commission, Council, and Parliament have reached an agreement (subject to final approval)...

On 12 February 2026, the High Court provided some welcome clarity on the steps to be taken by a contracting authority to accept a bid which, on its face, appears to be abnormally low...

UEFA's February 2026 amendment to its Statutes designates Dublin as a potential seat for Court of Arbitration for Sport proceedings, marking a significant shift from the exclusive Lausanne jurisdiction. This development, influenced by recent CJEU rulings on EU competition law and arbitration mechanisms, could position Dublin as a major center for international sports arbitration while ensuring EU law compliance through Irish High Court oversight.

On 10 February 2026, the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (Sections 20 and 22) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (the "Regulations") came into operation, creating a new list of pre-approval controlled function ("PCF") roles.

A new pharmaceutical package, which aims to overhaul, modernise and streamline the EU's existing legal framework for the pharmaceutical sector, was agreed between the EU Council...

There has been increased focus on consumer protection – both at an Irish and European level – and more changes are to come.