The CCPC issued a press release in October 2026 indicating that the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment had informed the CCPC of the lapse of the legislation that had increased the Irish merger control notification thresholds from July 2026.
EU, Competition & ProcurementEmma Martin and Niall Guinan discuss the Central Bank of Ireland’s priorities with the growing challenge of climate-related underinsurance
Insurance & ReinsuranceThe Renewable Electricity Generation Bill is the latest step towards the introduction of Northern Ireland's proposed Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee scheme.
BelfastOn 14 October 2026, the Department for the Economy published a notice of intention in respect of the Renewable Energy Price Guarantee scheme.
BelfastThe recent consultation by the Utility Regulator on the future of firm access raises important questions for renewable generators, investors and other stakeholders in Northern Ireland's electricity sector
BelfastOn 8 October 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland opened a consultation on draft ‘Guidance on Good Practices for the Sound Management of Third Party Risks’
Financial Regulation AdvisoryThe Central Bank of Ireland recently launched a consultation on proposals to amend the methodologies used to allocate the annual industry funding levy across certain types of regulated firms
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe introduction of the new savings and investment account (SIA) was one of the most anticipated changes of Ireland’s Budget 2027
Financial Regulation AdvisoryThe Court of Appeal’s decision on the A5 Western Transport Corridor marks a significant turning point in one of Northern Ireland's most high-profile and long-running infrastructure projects.
BelfastThe Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) issued details of its deadlines for receipt of applications that have pre-Christmas or pre year-end approval deadlines.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe Central Bank of Ireland launched a survey to inform its strategy for 2028 to 2032 and commenced a consultation on proposals to amend methodologies used to allocate the annual industry funding levy across certain sectors.
Financial Regulation AdvisoryThe CBI reported on a thematic assessment on fitness and probity, with recommended action points for all MiFID firms. At an EU level, ESMA issued two supervision-related updates, and a code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research was published.
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