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11.05.2017
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Companies (Accounting) Act 2017
The Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016 was passed yesterday by the Irish legislature and is expected to be signed into law as the Companies (Accounting) Act 2017 (the “Act”) in the coming days. Running to over... READ MORE
12.05.2017
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Cape Town Convention Update: Ireland signs Order to adopt “Alternative A”
The Irish Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD ("the Minister"), announced on 10 May 2017 that the Government has signed an Order pursuant to the State Airports (Shannon Group) Act 2014 implementing... READ MORE
16.05.2017
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Central Bank of Ireland Publishes Discussion Paper on ETFs
The Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”) published a discussion paper (the “Discussion Paper”) on exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) yesterday, which considers a wide range of topics of relevance to ETF providers, servicers and users.... READ MORE
16.05.2017
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Expert Witness Training Event in association with Medical Protection
We would like to extend an invitation to you as an expert in your field to attend an upcoming expert witness training event that Matheson is hosting in association with Medical Protection. The training event... READ MORE
17.05.2017
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Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2017
On 9 May 2017, the Irish Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar (the "Minister"), announced the publication of The General Scheme of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2017 (the “General Scheme”). The General Scheme aims... READ MORE
24.05.2017
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Third Party Funding A Matter For Legislature - Supreme Court Confirms Old Parameters Still Apply
In a recent Supreme Court decision, which considered whether third party litigation funding is permissible in Ireland, the Court has indicated that developments in relation to such funding arrangements are a matter for the legislature... READ MORE