Mar 2020

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As part of the Irish Government's response to the Covid-19 crisis, the Departments of Justice and Equality and Business, Enterprise and Innovation have made a number of important announcements recently which involve exceptional changes to our usual immigration rules:

Mar 2020

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The UK ICO has released guidance for data controllers on complying with their data protection obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, the ICO has recognised that data controllers' resources may be stretched at the moment and diverted away from compliance or information governance matters.

Mar 2020

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On 20 March 2020, ESMA announced a clarification of issues related to MiFID II telephone conversation recording requirements.

Mar 2020

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The Consumer Protection Outlook Report 2020 was published by the Central Bank of Ireland on 9 March 2020. This report sets out the key consumer risks identified by the CBI, the regulator's expectations on firms on how to identify those risks and the Central Bank's priorities for 2020.

Mar 2020

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ALG's Pensions team provides practical insight into the immediate considerations and duties that Pension trustees have in relation to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Mar 2020

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When the Chancellor introduced the Job Retention Scheme late on Friday afternoon last week, it was met with almost overwhelming surprise first, and huge gratitude second. In principle, it is the single most significant development, by any British government, in assisting the private sector and it is more generous than any comparative scheme in Western Europe.

Mar 2020

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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 those in the hospitality and retail sectors.

Mar 2020

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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)

Mar 2020

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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 intensifies.

Mar 2020

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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.