The final terms and conditions for the first auction under the new offshore wind renewable energy support scheme (ORESS) in Ireland were published in November 2022 (the ORESS 1 Terms). ORESS 1 is expected to procure approximately 2.5GW of electricity generating capacity in Ireland. ORESS 1 is the first of at least three planned ORESS auctions which will be technology-specific to offshore wind.
Energy & Natural ResourcesThe NEC form of contracts has now formally adopted voluntary clauses to address climate change considerations.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution BelfastOn 24 November 2022, the European Commission approved, under the EU's State Aid Temporary Crisis Framework, a €1.22bn Irish scheme to support many businesses in Ireland with higher energy costs as a result of the Ukraine crisis.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe Central Bank of Ireland has introduced sweeping new rules that will impact on Irish regulated funds that invest primarily in Irish real estate. The new rules introduce mandatory leverage limits for all Irish regulated property funds and liquidity requirements for any Irish regulated property fund that is not closed-ended.
Asset Management & Investment FundsOn 10 November 2022, Mr Justice Murray in the Supreme Court delivered judgment in Heather Hill Management Company CLG & McGoldrick v An Bord Pleanála, Burkeway Homes Limited and the Attorney General [2022] IESC 43, overturning an earlier decision of the Court of Appeal and reinstating the decision of Simons J in the High Court.
Environmental & PlanningIn view of a range of ongoing legislative efforts to address SLAPPs, we review the current position in Northern Ireland, and look ahead to some of the opportunities for and obstacles to prospective anti-SLAPP legislation in the jurisdiction, within the new legal context established by the Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 in our latest publication.
BelfastDomestically, the CBI established a streamlining process for pre-contractual document updates based on SFDR L2 requirements with a filing deadline of 1 December 2022. At European level, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal for a new delegated regulation amending SFDR Level 2 RTS as a result of the Complementary Climate Delegated Act (made under the Taxonomy Regulation).
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI published its second edition of the 2022 Intermediary Times newsletter. At European level, EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II risk-free interest rate term structures and the equity capital charge.
Financial RegulationDomestically, the CBI Speech on addressing climate risk in the financial system during Climate Finance Week 2022. At European level, at the 'Payments Tomorrow' annual conference the EBA discussed the success of PSD2 and the future of PSD3.
Financial RegulationDomestically, the CBI publishes revised monthly client asset report template and guidance note. At European level, ESMA and ACER establish joint task force in oversight of energy and energy derivatives market.
Asset Management & Investment FundsDomestically, the CBI announced targeted changes to mortgages measures framework. At European level, the EBA publishes its report on its analysis of the EU dependence on non-EU banks and of EU banks' dependence on funding in foreign currency.
FinanceThe publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill (the Bill) has just been approved by the Government.
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