Legal Updates & Insights

Mar 2020

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In our update on 25 March 2020, we outlined details of the newly announced Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (the TWSS) operated by Revenue. The legislation underpinning the scheme, the Emergency Measures in...

Mar 2020

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During the COVID-19 crisis, the evolving nature of the public health emergency will create new challenges for companies that are licensed by the Environmental protection Agency (EPA) in trying to...

Mar 2020

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On Friday 27 March 2020 the Government announced that, due to COVID-19, everyone in Ireland should stay at home until 12 April 2020 except in a limited number of situations. One of the exceptions...

Mar 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting significant challenges for everyone, including regulators and An Garda Síochána. For ongoing regulatory investigations and enquiries, our experience so far is that a...

Mar 2020

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As events associated with the COVID-19 crisis have progressed in Ireland and worldwide, there has been an urgent need for more people to be able to work remotely.  It has...

Mar 2020

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The COVID-19 public health emergency in Ireland is placing huge strain on all members of society – individuals and families, companies and workers – with Irish households becoming the new workplace for...

Mar 2020

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As businesses continue to navigate this unprecedented time, employers should review their health and safety practices, in light of the COVID-19 guidance and restrictions, to ensure compliance with the Safety,...

Mar 2020

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In light of the potential impact of the COVID-19 on HGV operations and the importance of the road haulage sector to the national economy the Department of Transport, Tourism and...

Mar 2020

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Additional Government guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been issued today, 27 March 2020. Whilst the Scheme has been very much welcomed, the scant details provided left employers guessing at...

Mar 2020

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Our Restructuring & Insolvency team are here assist and to share their insights around supporting and guiding directors through this trying time when decisions may not be easy to make. In...