Government Legislative Priorities for Autumn 2026
Key legislative developments in the Government's Autumn 2026 Legislation Programme.
Gail is a consultant and knowledge lawyer specialising in Litigation & Investigations.
Gail is a qualified barrister and seasoned legal professional with a diverse background in advocacy and legal advisory roles. With a decade of experience as a practising barrister, Gail transitioned into an in-house counsel role with a large Irish financial services firm in 2012. Gail commenced work as a Knowledge Lawyer in 2017. She works primarily with the William Fry Litigation & Investigations Department.
Gail’s primary focus lies in providing knowledge support to her colleagues, navigating complex legal enquiries, delivering legal training, and furnishing up-to-date insights and practical guidance on legal matters. Gail also produces client updates and briefings.
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Key legislative developments in the Government's Autumn 2026 Legislation Programme.
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Court of Appeal dismisses appeal concerning an alleged personal data breach of non-work-related data on phone
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The Irish High Court rejects the shareholder rule, confirming legal advice privilege can be asserted against shareholders.
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A selection of our most recent publications from the past month.
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The Government Legislation Programme for the Summer 2026 session has been published
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The Court of Appeal has issued guidance on the use of AI in litigation.
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A selection of our most recent publications from the past month.
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The Government Legislation Programme for the Spring 2026 session has been published
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Here is a selection of our recent publications from October 2025.
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The Government Legislation Programme for Autumn 2025 is published. The Cabinet has approved 34 bills for priority publication and 33 bills for prio...