Almost three years after its initial proposal, the EU "Trade Secrets Directive" was formally adopted by the European Council and published in the Official Journal on 15 June 2016. Ireland now has a two year window, running from 5 July 2016, to transpose the Directive into national law.

The Central Bank has issued an update on IT risk management and cybersecurity for regulated firms in Ireland

A national centre will be established for the prevention of cyberattacks

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Supreme Court finds EAT immune from costs order, providing clarity on issue of immunity from costs in legal challenges to the determinations of administrative decision-making bodies

Court orders employer to continue paying employees until determination of unfair dismissal claim under the 'Whistleblowing Act'

Labour Court awards €16,000 for constructive dismissal where employee not allowed to return to work despite being certified fit to do so