Construction sector grew again in March

Growth in activity in the construction sector accelerated last month, led by an increase in new orders, according to the latest survey of the sector.
Events to look at in-house sector challenges

Law Society Professional Training and the In-house and Public Sector Committee are holding two separate in-person events in the coming weeks under the theme ‘The Future Ready Lawyer’.
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.
Damien Moloney joins Law Reform Commission

Damien Moloney has joined the Law Reform Commission as a full-time commissioner.
‘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.
McCann FitzGerald backing women’s golf

Premium partner for KPMG Irish Open
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,

Over 10,000 referred to Small Claims Court

Figures from the consumer-protection watchdog show that it referred more than 10,000 consumers to the Small Claims Court last year – up 5% compared with 2024.

Investing in the future

Investing in the future The Law Society’s Finance Committee ensures fiscal discipline across a growing and increasingly complex organisation, balancing prudent expenditure with strategic investment –
Conference to focus on AI and data protection

The Law Society’s Intellectual Property and Data Protection Law Committee will hold its annual conference later this month, with a focus on recent developments in data protection and AI.

North’s miscarriage rules a first – ALG

Lawyers at A&L Goodbody (ALG) have highlighted new regulations in the North that introduce a statutory entitlement to miscarriage leave.

Revenue to be ‘pragmatic’ on fuel impact

Revenue has said that it will engage with any viable business that experiences cash-flow problems due to a recent sharp rise in fuel and other costs.
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