In a previous Insight, we set out the key provisions of the new legislation (the "Health Act 2020") introduced in response to the COVID-19 health crisis in Ireland by the Minister for Health (the "Minister").

On 27 March 2020, the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 (the "Act") was signed into law. Upon enactment, a number of temporary emergency measures aimed at...

UPDATE: This Insight provides an update to our previous Insight published on 26 March 2020 prior to enactment of the Bill.

Companies who have successfully addressed their gender pay gap have highlighted factors which can drive the gender pay gap within an organisation.

Article 15 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes the right for Data Subjects to seek access to personal data relating to them. In addition to providing for the right of access...

The Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Coolglass Windfarm Limited v. An Comisiún Pleanála [2026] IESC 5 on 5 February 2026 dismissing...

The Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Regulations 2022 ("the Regulations") came into effect on 16 December 2022. The Regulations transpose the EU Directive 2019...

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "CCPC") announced in July that it had opened an inquiry in the GAAGO Media online streaming service...

Gig economy platforms like Deliveroo operate in Ireland also, and the recommendations emanating from the Report are interesting when considering if and how they might be applied in this jurisdiction.

From 1 January 2024 a new mandatory filing obligation is imposed on the recipients of certain loans from close relatives.

In a judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Meenan on 21 February 2025 in Ooi -v- Ireland & Ors, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal of an Order of the High Court...

The Future Partnership Papers published by the UK in advance of the last round of negotiations in Brussels are high in sentiment but short on detail.

Ireland is regularly named as being one of Europe's most entrepreneurial countries[2]. Situated in the heart of the business world,

An analysis of the recent Court of Appeal judgment: Platt v. OBH Luxury Accommodation Limited & Anor [2017] IECA 221.

We are hearing more of our employees saying that they are feeling anxious and stressed due to the change in current work practices; working from home and juggling childcare. How do we handle it?

Recent Workplace Relations Commission decisions reveal critical distinctions in how compensation caps apply under Ireland's Employment Equality Acts, particularly when employees resign before filing discrimination claims. The €13,000 statutory ceiling may not always hold, as one landmark case suggests EU law could require higher awards in certain circumstances.

A no fault dismissal occurs where an employer exercises a contractual right to terminate an employee's employment with notice, but without fault or without providing a reason.

The recent Labour Court case of DHL Express (Ireland) Ltd. and Michael Coughlan (UDD1783) serves as a useful touchstone for employers in terms of the high bar that must be satisfied where employees...

The landmark High Court judgment delivered by Judge McDonald on Friday, 5 February 2021 in Hyper Trust Limited t/a The Leopardstown Inn & Others v. FBD Insurance plc ...

The personal injuries realm has often been known to be "pro-plaintiff" with little risk involved in bringing a claim and no real incentive to settle a claim before the "Court steps"...