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...
COVID-19The 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)
Energy & Natural ResourcesCOVID-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...
Corporate and M&ACovid-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.
COVID-19 BelfastThe 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...
COVID-19 BelfastThe 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.
COVID-19Where 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...
COVID-19In 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.
COVID-19The 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....
COVID-19Governments 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.
EU, Competition & ProcurementFollowing 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...
COVID-19On St Patrick's Day night, the Irish Government published emergency legislation in response to the evolving Covid-19 crisis.
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