On 8 December 2020, the Government published its first "Action Plan for Insurance Reform" in Ireland (the Action Plan). The publication of the Action Plan reinforces the Government's emphasis on insurance reform in its "Programme for Government – Our Share Future" (the Programme for Government) published in June 2020.

Directors of regulated financial services providers face an ever-increasing array of obligations, including under the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 (the “IAF Act”). Given the potentially serious consequences for directors if they fail to comply with their duties (e.g. fines, disqualification, imprisonment), it is vital that directors understand and can document compliance with their legal and regulatory obligations.

As the joint winner of the 2021 CGIUKI Award for Governance Professional of the Year, Nicola Carroll FCG is known for her innovative approach and her ability to make governance feel relevant to colleagues across the business.

The Government Legislation Programme for Spring 2024 includes a Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill that would be designed to enhance and strengthen enforcement and regulatory provisions in the Companies Act 2014 (the “2014 Act”).

This article explains Ireland's experience with requests for judicial cooperation from the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO).

The Data Protection Commission (“DPC”) recently published its 2022 annual report (the “Report”) covering its regulatory activities between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022.

The CRO have restored the status of the companies effected and have ceased the involuntary strike-off process, pending a full review.

Having left a successful career in sales, Nick McGreevy GradCG has found fulfilment in bringing his existing skills to his role as a company secretary.

In December 2025, the question of whether a company director or secretary can opt to have a contact address instead of their residential address made publicly available by the Companies Registration Office (CRO) was the subject of a public consultation by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE).