Ireland: Government, Public Sector

The European Commission's package on energy independence and affordability is relevant to stakeholders across the sector including those in generation, supply...

The European Commission proposed a Regulation on establishing a framework of measures for the acceleration of industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors (the Industrial Accelerator Act, the “IAA”).

The European Commission published Guidelines on Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market.

Public inquiries must adhere to strict procedural fairness and natural justice requirements, but achieving this can be challenging as the process evolves.

This article examines the Supreme Court's evolving role following Ireland's 2014 constitutional amendment, analyzing how the establishment of the Court of Appeal transformed the Supreme Court into a specialized tribunal for cases of exceptional public importance. Through a comprehensive review of 153 determinations made in 2025, the analysis explores the criteria for securing leave to appeal and identifies emerging trends in the application of the "Karshan factor" for leapfrog appeals.

The Bill's focus is on infrastructure that enables essential facilities and systems of the State to function effectively...

The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism's (AMLA) consultation on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on pecuniary sanctions...

The global security landscape remains highly unstable, shaped by ongoing conflicts and intensifying geopolitical tensions. The wars in Ukraine and Gaza continue to shape the wider international defence landscape...

On 29 October 2025, the European Commission adopted Delegated Regulation (C(2025) 7206) which amends the Solvency II Delegated Regulation.

On 17 March 2026, the European Commission opened two new Connecting Europe Facility calls worth €200 million for projects in high-capacity networks, including submarine cables. These investments are in line with the goals of the EU Action Plan on Cable Security and are intended to help ensure secure and resilient connectivity across the EU and beyond.

The Government published a Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 and Circulars, following on from the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan (PDF 7.8KB). We consider the Bill in our insights post: Accelerating Infrastructure: Critical Infrastructure Bill and Circulars.

The Irish Cabinet has approved a comprehensive legislative programme featuring 64 priority bills spanning artificial intelligence regulation, cybersecurity, tourism, and civil reform. This breakdown examines how these proposed laws will impact various industries and sectors across the economy.