2278 result(s) for "legislation"
Hungarian law ‘breached values of EU’

A ruling against Hungary by the EU’s top court has found, for the first time, that a member state breached article 2 of the of the Treaty on European Union, which sets out the values on which the EU

Digital manipulation

Digital manipulation New rules are necessary to regulate – among other things – algorithms targeting kids and young adults, but adoption of those rules will require real political determination.

Views sought on ratifying two ILO conventions

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment says there appears to be no need for further legislation to enable the State to ratify two conventions from the International Labour Organisation (
Capacity for change

Capacity for change The first years of the operation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 have not been without difficulty – understandable, given the scope of the legislative changes.
Flawed act puts cement boots on press – McDowell

Jury axing ‘hasn’t reduced defamation costs’ – MIDBA
‘No second bite’ after FSPO adjudications

Lawyers at Matheson say that a recent High Court ruling provides “additional clarity” for financial-services firms on decisions made by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO).
Dáil vote backs overhaul of immigration laws

A bill that overhauls immigration laws has passed through the Houses of the Oireachtas.
LSRA urges more oversight for ‘barriers’ project

The legal-services regulator has proposed changes to an implementation plan for a project aimed at widening access to the legal profession.
Nine justice bills on summer priority list

Nine justice bills are among 38 listed for priority publication in the Government’s legislative programme for the coming summer parliamentary session.
Irishman to head EU’s competition department

The European Commission has appointed Irishman Anthony Whelan as director-general of its competition department, which enforces EU competition law across the union.
‘Paradox’ on AI governance after Trump move

William Fry partner Dr Barry Scannell has argued that recent moves by the Trump administration have “demolished” any architectural differences on AI regulation between the US and the EU.
The investigators

The investigators A well-managed practice will invariably utilise compliance as a tool to meet its regulatory requirements. Mary Hallissey meets two of the Law Society’s investigating accountants,

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