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Directors’ Time Commitments in Managing Sub-Funds

Central Bank issues findings of its thematic review on additional directors’ time commitments associated with managing sub-funds


European Parliament Rejects PRIIPs Regulation Technical Standards

AIF promoters are strongly advised to take preparatory action now, despite uncertainty following the rejection of the PRIIPs KID by the European Parliament.



IoT Devices Don't Communicate Data Protection Rights – GPEN Report

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has participated in a review of Internet of Things devices available in Ireland as part of a GPEN Sweep


New EU Copyright Directive Leaked

A draft of the new EU Copyright Directive that aims to modernise copyright law within the EU has been leaked


Government to Introduce Legislation to Allow for Online Surveillance

Laws to be introduced to allow law enforcement powers to access online correspondence and web usage


New Government Legislation Programme: Industry & Sector Specific Breakdown Autumn 2016

The second Government Legislation Programme of the Partnership Government has been published


Tobacco Industry: Legislation Programme Autumn 2016

Bills currently before the Oireachtas and Bills expected to be published


Telecoms & Media: Legislation Programme Autumn 2016

Bills currently before the Oireachtas and Bills expected to be published