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Government Legislation Programme: Industry & Sector Breakdown Summer 2024

The Government Legislation Programme for the Summer 2024 session has been published.

Gillian Lynch
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Gillian Lynch
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New Government Legislation Programme – Spring 2023

The Government Legislation Programme for the Spring 2023 session has been published.

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New Bill to Introduce Five Days Paid Domestic Violence Leave for Workers

The Government has approved the publication of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022, which will introduce five days of paid...

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Partner
Ivor Banim
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What Does SCARP Mean For Landlords?

We consider the provision for terminating leases in the government's proposed summary rescue process for small companies (or SCARP) and what it mea...

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Partner
Ruairi Rynn
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We’re All Going on a Summer Holiday…or Are We? Is the Green List Really the Green Light for Employees to Holiday Abroad?

The government's COVID-19 "Green List" may impact employees' rights to annual leave and employers' rights to refuse. Guidance is that those returni...

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Update: WRC Postpones Face-To-Face Adjudication Hearings In Dublin

The WRC has announced that Dublin based physical face-to-face adjudication, conciliations and mediation meetings scheduled for the week commencing ...

Nuala Clayton
Partner
Nuala Clayton
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Update: Introduction of Statutory Sick Pay – What Employers Need to Know

The Irish Government has approved the drafting of the General Scheme of the Sick Leave Bill 2021 which will introduce a statutory sick pay scheme w...

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The Unified Patent Court – An Idea Worth Protecting?

Following the German Federal Constitutional Court's finding that German legislation ratifying the UPC was invalid, stakeholders are questioning whe...

Laura Scott
Partner
Laura Scott
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The Pandemic & Pensions: Key Issues for Pension Trustees and Employers

We examine the key issues for pension trustees and employers in responding to the current and future challenges facing pension schemes as the COVID...

Jane Barrett
Senior Associate
Jane Barrett
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The New Wage Subsidy Scheme – Is It Fit For Purpose?

The Government has announced a state funded wage subsidy scheme. While initially welcomed by employers as a means of "keeping the lights on" and co...

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The Future of How Ireland Works Part 3: Is Working Time Legislation Keeping up with the Times?

We explore whether Ireland's working time legislation is fit for purpose against the backdrop of today's digital workplace, the 'new normal' of rem...

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Shared Maternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2018

The Shared Maternity Leave and Benefit Bill, which seeks to enable parents to share ordinary maternity leave, has been proposed to the Dáil.

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Retirement Age and the Programme for Government

We examine the key pensions aspects of the Programme for Government and some of the practical implications for pensions trustees and employers.

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Recent Health & Safety Developments: Pressure Mounts to Review Scope of “Occupational Illness” Reporting in the Workplace

Pressure is building on both the government and Health and Safety Authority to examine COVID-19 reporting obligations for employers.

Nuala Clayton
Partner
Nuala Clayton
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Real Concern that Companies may face Financial Difficulties when State Pandemic Supports are Withdrawn

At our CounselConnect virtual conference over 100 in-house counsel were asked to reflect on how COVID-19 has affected their business and altered th...

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Publication of the Sick Leave Bill 2021

This article discusses the recent publication of the Sick Leave Bill 2021 and its implications for employers and employees.

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Partner
Nuala Clayton
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New Guidelines Adopted by the Judicial Council in Respect of Personal Injury Awards

New Personal Injury Guidelines which will replace the Book of Quantum have been adopted by the Judicial Council under the Judicial Council Act 2019.

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New Government Legislation Programme: Industry & Sector Breakdown Summer 2022

The Summer legislation programme has been published by the government. The programme includes 34 bills for prioritisation.

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Lay-Off and Short-Time Working in Response to Covid-19 – What Employers Need to Consider

We consider the Irish position on lay-off and short-time in the context of the current Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak

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Mark Quealy
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Irish Employers need to work harder if they’re to comply with new Work-Life Balance legislation

Irish employers face legal, business and reputational risk if they are not in compliance with recently introduced and upcoming protective leave leg...

Alicia Compton
Consultant
Alicia Compton
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Ireland’s Corporation Tax Roadmap – The Rules of the Road are Changing

The Department of Finance published "Ireland's Corporation Tax Roadmap" (the Roadmap) on 5 September 2018.  This was followed on Friday, 7 Septembe...

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Ireland’s Offshore Electricity Grid: DECC Release Policy Statement on the Framework for the Offshore Grid

A key step has been taken towards Ireland's goal of delivering 5GW of offshore wind energy by the end of the decade. The Department of the Environ...

Fergus Devine
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Fergus Devine
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Insurance Industry Faces Emerging Litigation Threat

The insurance industry is facing increased uncertainty and risk arising from COVID-19. We explore the increased likelihood of claims and potential ...

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Paul Convery
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Government Publishes Spring Legislation Programme for Spring 2021

The legislative programme for the forthcoming spring Oireachtas session has been published by the Government Chief Whip, Jack Chambers TD.

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Grace Period for Cookies Compliance: Websites Must Meet the Data Protection Commission’s Standards of Compliance or Risk Enforcement

Websites and apps have 6 months to comply with the Data Protection Commission's recently published report and separate guidance on Cookies and Othe...

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Partner
John O’Connor
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Government Drive Towards Pensions Auto-enrolment by 2022 Moves up a Gear

Irish Government launches consultation on pensions auto-enrolment, seeking views on draft proposals.

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Government Funded Post-Brexit Customs Capacity Training for Business

The Irish Government announced a new funding initiative on 7 August 2019 called the Clear Customs initiative (the Initiative) to help businesses tr...

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Alicia Compton
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Gender Pay Gap – Government publishes Guidance Note on Calculating Pay Gap Metrics

The Government has published guidance for those employers due to begin reporting their gender pay gap metrics in December 2022.

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General Scheme Of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill Approved By Government

The General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017 was approved by the Government on 3 October 2017. This long-awaited piece of legisl...

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Explained: What Employers Need to Know about the Return to Offices

We unpack some of the main concerns employers might have about bringing staff back to workplaces.

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Cutting Costs in Personal Injuries Litigation

New legislative changes aimed at cost savings in personal injuries to commence

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COVID-19: New Emergency Legislation Allows Travel to and from Work for “Essential Services” Only

In line with new restrictions, implemented as part of Ireland's national response to COVID-19, only "essential" workers will be allowed to travel t...

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COVID-19 and Returning to the Workplace – Key Issues for Employers

We consider the key health and safety, employment and data protection law issues that arise as employers start to prepare for the potential return...

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COVID-19: Adapting the Planning and Building Control Systems

The Government's second Covid-19-related Bill, published on 24 March 2020, is the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (COVID-19) Bill 2020 (B...

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COVID-19 and a Changing Workplace – Government Issues Guidance on the use of Face Coverings

The Department of Health has issued guidance recommending the use of face coverings in public places. We consider the implications for employers an...

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COVID 19 – Practical Considerations for both Landlords and Tenants

There are challenging times ahead for landlords and tenants of commercial property. What are the challenges and does a commercial lease provide an...

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COVID-19 – Can Trials Conducted via Video-Link Maintain Business Continuity for the Courts?

As courts close and trials are adjourned due to Coronavirus, we consider the impact this may have on the Courts Service of Ireland business continu...

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Auto-Enrolment Plan’s Goal may be Laudable but it Poses Major Challenges

The primary policy aim behind the Government's auto-enrolment (AE) proposals is to increase the low rates of pension coverage for private sector wo...

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A Further Update on the Unified Patent Court

The requisite number of Member States have now joined the protocol on a European Unified Patent Court. In this brief article we discuss the next st...

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Legal News – July 2022

Welcome to the July 2022 edition of Legal News. Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.

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Right to Request Remote Working Bill 2022: What does it mean for Employers?

On 25 January 2022, the Government published the Draft Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022. We have prepared a table detailing the...

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Legal News – April 2022

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Legal News – May 2022

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Legal News – March 2022

Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.

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Legal News – June 2022

Welcome to the June 2022 edition of Legal News. Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.

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Retail Re-opens – What’s Open and What are Retailers Obligations

On 8 June 2020 street retailers were permitted to open, we examine the types permitted to open and the obligations on those reopening.

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The Future of How Ireland Works Part 1: The Programme for Government – Key Points for Employers and The Future of Work

In this article, the first in our new series The Future of How Ireland Works, we examine key employment-related proposals contained in the Programm...

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Schrems II: Court Orders the DPC to Pay Majority of Costs

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The Cost of the Coronavirus – To Pay or Not to Pay?

We consider whether employees are entitled to be paid when absent from work in various scenarios due to the coronavirus.

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Déjà Vu – Sectoral Employment Orders (SEOs) Declared Unconstitutional

The High Court has struck down the Electrical Contractors SEO and declared the relevant parts of the Industrial Relations Act 2015 unconstitutional...

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Environmental Regulation and COVID-19 – An Overview

A month into the height of the COVID19 crisis in Ireland, how is the upheaval playing out in systems for environmental regulation and response? He...

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COVID-19: Insurance Considerations – Regulatory Pronouncements

As businesses assess the impact of COVID-19, and insurers consider policy wordings in the context of meeting claims, the Central Bank of Ireland ha...

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Key Workplace and Income Support Updates for Employers and Employees

We outline the most recent developments to the COVID-19 income supports and other key considerations for employers as we enter Phase 2 of the Roadm...

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How to Handle COVID-19 in the Workplace – Practical Guidance for Employers Update

Employers owe a statutory duty of care to all staff when it comes to employee health and safety at work – whether in respect of "essential" workers...

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National Minimum Wage to be Increased by 10 cent per hour from 1 January 2021

The Government has announced its approval to increase the National Minimum Wage by 10 cent per hour which will bring it to €10.20 per hour.

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COVID-19: Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme – Insolvency Considerations

There have been some recent welcome clarifications about certain provisions of the Government's temporary wage subsidy.

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COVID-19 Concerns Bring About Code of Conduct for Commercial Rents

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COVID-19: Time Limits Paused Across the Planning and Development System

An emergency proposal to mitigate COVID-19 disruption to planning and development – a freeze on time limits across the system - has been expedited ...

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COVID-19: Remote Swearing of Affidavits – Changes Ahead?

This article looks at whether remote swearing is permitted in Ireland in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and what can be done to address the issue o...

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COVID-19: The Doctrine of Frustration

We consider whether the doctrine of frustration may provide a resolution where the performance of a contract is affected due to effects of the Coro...

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Consultation Period to Close for Submissions on Employment Permit Regime

Government to close consultation period for the 2019 mid-year review of the occupations lists for the employment permit regime.

Alicia Compton
Consultant
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Bill to bolster IP protection in the Digital Era

Government Publishes Bill to Modernise Copyright Legislation

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Partner
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Data Protection Bill 2018 is Mixed Bag with Concessions for Insurance Industry and Personal Liability for Directors

The Government has published the long-awaited Data Protection Bill 2018 ahead of the implementation of GDPR in May 2018.

Leo Moore
Partner
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Tax Strategy Papers – A Glimpse of the Future for Irish Corporation Tax

Government publishes Tax Strategy Group papers to outline options for 2019 budget.

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Class Actions Make Political Agenda on the Back of the Tracker Mortgage Scandal

The Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017 was recently introduced and debated in the Dáil with the Government confirming that it would refer the matter to ...

Richard Breen
Partner
Richard Breen