Ireland: New Technology

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent in workplace grievances and employment disputes, employers face new challenges in managing AI-generated complaints, correspondence, and legal submissions.

The European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission agreed a joint roadmap to complete and deepen the EU single market by the end of 2027. The roadmap sets out a programme of legislative and policy initiatives. It is structured around five strategic priorities, including digital infrastructure and connectivity as a core pillar, with measures to simplify regulation, remove barriers to cross-border provision and accelerate digital and AI transformation.

Legal privilege in tax matters operates differently across jurisdictions, and understanding these distinctions is critical for protecting confidential communications.

Dr Barry Scannell and tech entrepreneur Sean Blanchfield explore the transformative shift from AI copilots to autonomous agentic AI systems that are already functioning as digital workers within organisations. The discussion delves into how these AI agents are reviewing contracts, monitoring compliance, managing projects, and writing software, while examining the critical implications for governance, security, data protection, and the future of professional work.

The European Union has reached a political agreement to amend the AI Act, introducing targeted changes aimed at simplifying compliance requirements for businesses while maintaining protective standards.

This comprehensive update examines recent regulatory developments across European financial services, from the Central Bank of Ireland's policy priorities amid global uncertainty to EIOPA's consultation on insurance guarantee schemes...

Welcome to our monthly update, featuring a curated selection of articles published over the past month.

On 26 February 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published its 2026 Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook (RSO) report, outlining its perspectives on the key trends and risks shaping...

On 26 February 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published its 2026 Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook (RSO) report...