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    Irish Government to introduce package of changes affecting private rented sector

    The Irish Government has today announced its intention to introduce significant changes in the context of the residential rental market.

    Construction
  • Article

    SREP: What is changing?

    In two articles published in its latest Supervision Newsletter, the ECB outlined some of the key changes under its comprehensive reform of the SREP.

    Financial Regulation Advisory
  • Article

    Sustainability reporting and due diligence update – June 2025

    In this article, we provide insights on key sustainability reporting and due diligence developments since our last update.

    ESG & Sustainability
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    The new European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). Upcoming changes for media mergers in Ireland

    From August 2025, the European Media Freedom Act (EU Regulation 2024/1083) will come into effect in Ireland. It will bring about a significant change in how media mergers are assessed in Ireland.

    EU, Competition & Procurement
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    Managing workplace investigations: common questions answered

    In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of workplace investigations, a trend that shows no sign of abating.

    Employment
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    Ahead of the curve: preparing for pay transparency

    The EU Pay Transparency Directive (the Directive) came into force in June 2023 and Ireland has until 7 June 2026 to implement the new rules.

    Employment
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    Representative Actions: ICCL launches action against Microsoft

    On 26 May 2025, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) announced that it had been granted permission to bring a High Court class action against Microsoft.

    Technology
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    EU Omnibus IV: further simplifications for businesses

    The European Commission has issued its fourth package of simplification legislation (Omnibus IV) as part of the EU’s commitment to simplifying rules and reducing the administrative burdens placed on EU businesses.

    Corporate & M&A
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: EU & International Developments – May 2025

    SFDR, SIU, PRIIPs KID Q&As, T+1, the Listing Act.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Asset Management & Investment Funds: Irish Practice Developments – May 2025

    Deadlines, speeches, national discretions in AIFMD II, CBI/Hong Kong SFC mutual recognition, CBI authorisations and gatekeeping report, CBI markets update, ETFs.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds
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    Irish Revenue Commissioners’ annual report 2024: ALG analyse the trends

    The 2024 Annual Report of the Irish Revenue Commissioners was recently published, and we have set out below some of the key insights arising from this report.

    Tax
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    Dawn raid apps: Are they a good idea?

    Many businesses have mobile phone apps on how to deal with dawn raids. These apps are often provided by advisors.

    EU, Competition & Procurement