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publicationAntigen testing, vaccinations and ventilation: What’s new in the updated Work Safely Protocol?
A new version of the Work Safely Protocol has recently been published. It provides guidance for employers and employees on antigen testing, vaccinations and ventilation.
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publicationHybrid working and the ‘death of the office’: the future of the post-pandemic workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic may have generated widespread uncertainty but as we emerge from lockdown, one thing is clear, the workplace landscape is changing.
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TAC determination: VAT recovery entitlement in relation to the acquisition of investment property
The TAC issued its determination on 23 February 2021 in relation to an appeal concerning VAT recovery entitlement regarding the acquisition of investment property (TAC determination released on 14 May 2021).
Tax Disputes & Enquiries -
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Registration of Aircraft – FAQs and Impact of Brexit
This audio provides information on the Registration of Aircraft in Ireland, with a particular focus on the most frequently asked questions received from our clients and the impact of Brexit.
Aviation & Transport Finance -
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IORP II regulations - The countdown to compliance
On 22 April 2021, the Irish government enacted the European Communities (Occupational Pension Scheme) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) which transposed Directive (EU) 2016/2341 (the IORP II Directive) into Irish law.
Employment, Pensions & Incentives -
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New Recovery Planning Regulations for (Re)insurers authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland
Under new Regulations commenced on 19 April 2021, (re)insurers authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) are now required to prepare pre-emptive recovery plans by 31 March 2022.
Insurance & Reinsurance -
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Irish TAC and Revenue annual reports
The Irish Tax Appeals Commission and Irish Revenue Commissioners recently published their 2020 Annual Reports.
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Good Practice Principles for Community Benefit Funds under RESS
On 30 March 2021, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications published a draft of the Good Practice Principles for Community Benefit Funds (the GPP) under the first Renewable Electricity Support...
Energy & Natural Resources -
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Virtual Asset Service Providers in the regulatory spotlight
The European Union's Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) requires VASPs to comply with anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements.
Financial Regulation -
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Access to Information and the Meaning of Public Authority under the AIE Directive
In a judgment delivered on 25 January 2021, Raheenleagh Power DAC, which jointly operates a wind farm in Wicklow with the ESB, has been determined by the High Court to be a ...
Disputes -
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Gender pay gap reporting: Spring 2021 update
The introduction of gender pay gap legislation in Ireland was well underway up until the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020. The Gender Pay Gap Information Bill (the Bill) is now back...
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Financial Services Regulation and Compliance - Investment Firms Apr 2021
Domestically, the CBI launched a consultation paper on prospectus fees and service standards and issued its latest markets updates; At European level, the EBA launched a public consultation on regulatory...
Asset Management & Investment Funds