The Supreme Court has refused to grant John Delaney leave to appeal the 2023 judgment of the Court of Appeal.

The High Court has recently pierced the corporate veil to make directors and shadow directors personally liable for the fraud of a company.

With effect from 23 April 2023, the Companies Registration Office (“CRO”) will require that all company directors of Irish companies provide either their Personal Public Service number (“PPSN”) or a Verified Identity number (“VIN”) when filing the following forms with their offices

The Irish High Court (Court) has pierced the corporate veil in Powers v Greymountain Management Ltd [In Liquidation] & Ors [2022] IEHC 599, to hold passive resident directors and non-resident shadow directors personally liable for funds lost to investors as a result of fraud.

The Irish Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (the Act) entered into force on 6 January 2025, introducing mandatory notification and pre-clearance for in scope transactions.

In November 2024, The Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published Guidance on its expectations for applicants seeking authorisation from the Central Bank to operate as a regulated firm (Cross Sectoral Guidance).

The Government Legislation Programme for the Spring 2025 session has been published. The Cabinet has approved 21 bills for priority publication and 29 bills for priority drafting. Priority legislation includes the EU Data Regulation Bill, the Media Regulation Bill and the Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill.

On 30 August 2024, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications published the General Scheme for the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 (CSB).

DORA introduces various requirements for the management of ICT third-party risk and financial entities should start reviewing their contractual arrangements and documentation in preparation for its application.