MHC Times - 2007
MHC Times Issue 21
One of the great talking points about Ireland’s economic performance is whether our long and legendary period of prosperity is about to end.
On 3 July 2007, the first parties signed up to unique contractual trading arrangements for the Irish Single Electricity Market or “SEM”. What makes this special is that the SEM forms part of a unique All Island Project for a new energy market for the island of Ireland.
The US has long considered Ireland as an attractive investment location.
Welcome to this special feature on our employment law & benefits unit.
When acquiring or disposing of a company, a comprehensive due diligence exercise can expose areas requiring attention in time to rectify them before the deal completes.
On 8 May 2007, new legislation aimed at preventing compulsory replacement of workers by lower paid workers was introduced, largely in response to the public outcry created by the Irish Ferries dispute.
On 6 November 2007, the Health and Safety Authority published a Guidance for Directors and Senior Managers on their Responsibilities for Workplace Safety and Health.
Following the implementation of the Employment Permits Act 2006 at the beginning of this year, a new employment permits system was introduced by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, effective from 1st February, 2007.
As an island nation, Ireland is heavily dependant upon the maritime transport industry.
MHC Times Issue 20
Ireland is consolidating its position as one of the world’s most prosperous countries.
The National Employment Rights Authority ("NERA") is a new statutory body established under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment ("DETE") as part of the most recent social partnership agreement, "Towards 2016".
Welcome to this special feature on our Financial Services department.
The new authorisation regime for Qualifying Investor Funds ("QIF") is generating significant interest amongst funds clients.
Corporate acquisitions from a banker's perspective
Mason Hayes+Curran has recently introduced a new and expanded service for private clients which complement our existing business law services.
The Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (Directive 2005/29/EC) was transposed into Irish law on 1 May by the Consumer Protection Act 2007.
