Legal Updates & Insights

Jun 2016

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The recently published Government Legislative programme notes that the introduction of paternity leave is a priority for the newly formed Government with the publication of the Paternity Leave and Paternity...

Jun 2016

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A man who took a Snapchat video of himself snorting cocaine while wearing a T-shirt from a Dublin restaurant of which he was an employee has lost his claim for...

Jun 2016

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The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) will commence a new process for the application of International Security Identification Numbers (ISIN) for Irish domiciled debt securities and investment funds intending to list...

Jun 2016

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The Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published a new Markets Update (Issue 3 2016 dated 2 June)

Jun 2016

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Finally, the latest consultation on CP86 has issued. It addresses managerial functions, operational issues and procedural matters. While there is a lot of detail in the consultation, we would highlight...

Jun 2016

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The recent Technology & Construction Court judgment in Grove Developments Ltd –v- Balfour Beatty Regional Construction Ltd has the potential to have far-reaching consequences for the construction industry. Although the judgment...

Jun 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publishes research on consumer perceptions of complaints handling in regulated firms; Minster for Finance publishes two reports prepared by the Credit Union...

Jun 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland Governor comments on risks facing investment industry. On the EU Front: EU Council confirms delayed application of MiFID II and MiFIR; EU...

Jun 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank consultation on Fund Management Company Effectiveness; Feedback on Central Bank CP99; Consultation on Amendments to the AIF Rulebook. On the EU Front: MMF Regulation;...

Jun 2016

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On the Domestic Front: Central Bank of Ireland publishes list of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ on Bank and Investment Firm Resolution Fund and Single Resolution Fund; Opposition Bill on Excessive Variable...