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Legal Updates & Insights

  • Antigen testing, vaccinations and ventilation: What’s new in the updated Work Safely Protocol?
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    Antigen 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.

    COVID-19
  • Hybrid working and the ‘death of the office’: the future of the post-pandemic workplace
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    Hybrid 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.

    COVID-19 Belfast
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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. 

    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.

    Tax
  • article

    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 Scheme (RESS 1) for public consultation.

    Energy & Natural Resources
  • Article

    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 "public authority" for the purposes of the AIE Directive.

    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 on the agenda. Cabinet approval has been given to amend the Bill and to introduce a strengthened bill.

    Employment
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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 technical standards on disclosure of investment policy by investment firms.

    Asset Management & Investment Funds