The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ("CCPC") recently issued preliminary findings to seven parties alleged to have been engaged in anti-competitive cooperation in the...

In a judgment[1] of Ms. Justice Faherty delivered on 7 December 2018, a decision of the Financial Services Ombudsman ("FSO") rejecting a claim relating to the sale of a financial product ...

The High Court has ruled on whether lenders must halt possession proceedings after re-engaging with borrowers under mortgage arrears protocols. This case examines the interplay between the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears and ongoing court proceedings, clarifying when post-commencement borrower communications affect a lender's ability to obtain possession orders.

A recent decision by a Californian court has ruled that Yahoo, now known as 'Oath', must face litigation as a result of failing to report the largest-ever cyber-attacks to date.

The Residential Tenancies Act 2020 (the "RTA 20") temporarily prevents the eviction of residential tenants (in all but exceptional cases)

The High Court's recent judgment in O'Shaughnessy v Health Service Executive provides crucial guidance on when medical negligence proceedings may be dismissed for want of prosecution, particularly examining the significance of warning letters and the four-year inactivity threshold. Building on the Supreme Court's reformulated principles in Kirwan v Connors, the decision clarifies what procedural steps genuinely interrupt periods of delay and when the burden shifts to plaintiffs to justify continuation of st

The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (the "Department") has issued Contingency Arrangements (the "Arrangements") to allow the Employment Permit system to continue to operate during the current crisis.

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (the "Department") has opened a public consultation seeking stakeholder input on key legislative proposals to be included in the Consumer Protection...

The Digital Services Bill ("DSB"), which sets out how supervision and enforcement of intermediary services under the Digital Services Act ("DSA") will be affected in Ireland...

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court issued a decision regarding the constitutionality of the Workplace Relations Commission (Zalewski -v- Adjudication Officer and WRC...

It is over one year since the Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 ("the 2024 Act") came into effect on the 20 November 2024.

During a recent Dublin Chamber event Paul Reid, CEO of the Health Service Executive gave great insight into the HSE's response to the Covid-19 crisis and the impact the crisis...

In a recent judgment, the High Court has ruled that a hotel is not covered for losses from the Covid-19 pandemic under their business interruption insurance policy with AXA.

A recent High Court decision of Ms. Justice Hyland in Permanent TSB plc v Matthew Farrelly [2023] IEHC 255 has clarified the limited jurisdiction of the County Registrar to dismiss repossession proceedings...

Three dismissed Plaintiff personal injury claims and the RDJ defence Litigation department.

The much-anticipated Data Protection Toolkit for Schools (the "toolkit") was published by the Data Protection Commissioner (the "DPC") on 19 December 2024.

Further changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (the "2004 Act") have been introduced by the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 (the "2022 Act")...

President Higgins signed the Residential Tenancies (No.2) Act 2021 (the "2021 Act") into law on 9 July 2021. The 2021 Act extends the temporary protection put in place to protect tenants...

The Medical Council of Ireland has published its Position Statement on Artificial Intelligence which explicitly recognises the potential of AI to improve patient outcomes, streamline processes...

In a significant High Court decision, Mr Justice David Nolan has granted an order discharging a restrictive covenant which had prohibited the development of residential lands in Co Limerick...