On 21 December 2022, the Irish Government published its Climate Action Plan 2023 (CAP 2023), which is the second annual update to Ireland's Climate Action Plan 2019. Read about key takeaways of this update here.
Environmental & PlanningOn 16 December 2022, the EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions was transposed into Irish law by the EU (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022. In this article, we take a look at what this means for employers.
EmploymentToday, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin announced the appointment of four Commissioners to Coimisiún na Meán/the Media Commission.
Commercial & TechnologyOur Disputes and Investigations Department has considered a recent decision of the Court of Appeal in England and Wales concerning notices to quit, in which it was held that a notice addressed to the wrong recipient was invalid.
DisputesTwo recent cases relating to sexual harassment in the workplace have highlighted how vital it is that employers are live to this issue and, more specifically, that any allegations of sexual harassment are dealt with efficiently and correctly.
BelfastWhile there was certainly no shortage of developments on the employment law front in 2022, there is no doubt that 2023 is due to bring further significant reform on the employment law front. In this briefing we take a look at the main upcoming employment law developments.
EmploymentDomestically, the Consumer Rights Act 2022 commencement order was published and the Central Bank IAF Bill 2022 is progressing through Dáil Éireann. At European level, the Council adopted its position on an anti-money laundering regulation and new directive (AMLD6).
Financial RegulationDomestically, the CBI issued a letter to fund management companies following its thematic review of governance, management and effectiveness. At European level, ESMA issued updated AIFMD Q&As with a new Q&A concerning SPACs.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI has published a letter detailing its research on insurance engagement and switching. At European level, EIOPA published a discussion paper on the prudential treatment of sustainability risks and is seeking feedback from stakeholders.
Financial RegulationDomestically, the European Union (Recovery and Resolution of Central Counterparties) Regulations 2022 [S.I. No. 547 of 2022] was published. At European level, ESMA published guidelines and technical documentation on reporting under EMIR REFIT and published a practical guide on national rules on notifications of major holdings under the Transparency Directive.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the European Union (Access to Anti-Money Laundering Information by Tax Authorities) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 was signed into law by the Minster for Finance. At European level, the EBA published a roadmap on sustainable finance.
FinanceThe first draft delegated regulation supplementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) was published by the European Commission yesterday.
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