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ArticleCOVID-19: Top five employer queries in Ireland arising from week 1 of Coronavirus shutdown
It has been just over a week since schools and childcare facilities closed in Ireland, with workplaces in every sector immediately impacted and many other businesses quickly following suit, primarily...
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Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS 1) first auction terms and conditions published
The final terms and conditions for the first auction under the new Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS 1) in Ireland have been published (RESS 1 Terms)
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ArticleCOVID-19: Guidance for Boards
COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on companies in all sectors. In our latest publication we look at some immediate priorities for company Boards as the disruptive effect of COVID-19...
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ArticleCOVID-19 update: Guidance for UK & NI employers
Covid-19 is presenting unique and unprecedented challenges for employers and in the midst of uncertainty many businesses are concerned about their ability to provide ongoing employment.
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ArticleCOVID-19: Unprecedented Government Support for Business and Employees
The Government has just announced extraordinary measures to help support businesses and employees during this COVID-19 crisis. We have set these out below, along with a summary of the other...
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ArticleCOVID-19 and Public Procurement in Ireland: Not so novel
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted businesses and governments across the globe. Governments and the European Commission are working at speed to address and support citizens in the current pandemic.
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COVID-19: EU and Irish Merger Control – expect possible delays
Where a transaction must be notified to the European Commission under the EU Merger Regulation, DG COMP has encouraged the merging parties to delay the submission of the merger notification...
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ArticleEU and Irish Competition Law - it continues to apply during COVID-19 (subject to limited exceptions)
In Ireland, under the combined EU and Irish competition law rules, it is an offence to enter into an anti-competitive agreement or to abuse a dominant position.
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ArticleCOVID-19: ECB launches €750bn Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme and other measures in response to the pandemic
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a €750bn temporary asset purchase programme of private and public sector securities to assist the eurozone in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic....
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COVID-19 and EU State Aid Law – ‘we will do whatever it takes’
Governments around the world are giving financial support to many businesses to cope with the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses receiving this support appreciate the assistance during this troubling but temporary crisis.
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ArticleCOVID-19: Range of banking measures announced due to the pandemic
Following engagement with Ireland's five retail banks, the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD has announced a range of measures designed to provide support for bank customers affected by the...
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COVID-19: Emergency legislation in unprecedented times
On St Patrick's Day night, the Irish Government published emergency legislation in response to the evolving Covid-19 crisis.
Employment, Pensions & Incentives