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The executive order that proved Brussels right? Why AI governance requires centralisation
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (839+ words) William Fry The executive order that proved Brussels right? Why AI governance requires centralisation I. Introduction: The forgotten distinction American criticism of European technology regulation has followed a well-worn script for years. When the EU AI Act entered into force in…...
Shannon LNG Natural Gas Permission Upheld
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (563+ words) This project has a lengthy litigation history, culminating in the quashing of the Commission's refusal to grant permission for the development in 2024 (Shannon LNG Limited v An Bord Plean'la [2024] IEHC 555). The Commission subsequently granted permission on 13 March 2025. See our previous…...
Legal News - April 26
1+ week, 1+ day ago (53+ words) William Fry Legal News - April 26 April 2026 edition of Legal News. Welcome to our monthly update, featuring a curated selection of articles published over the past month. - Jarleth Heneghan Wins Client Choice 2026 Award for Construction in Ireland - William Fry Hosts St…...
Managing AI Risk in Irish Litigation
1+ week, 3+ day ago (314+ words) The judgment in Guerin v O'Doherty [2025] IECA 48, will be of particular interest to those engaged in litigation in Ireland, as it outlines the responsibilities of parties, whether legally represented or self'represented, when using AI tools to prepare submissions. The guidance…...
Central Bank Publishes First Insurance Newsletter of 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (413+ words) In this article, we outline key supervisory expectations and findings concerning the following Newsletter topics: The Central Bank recently conducted a survey on insurers" use of AI (in particular, generative AI) (Survey). The Central Bank combined the Survey with an…...
AG Opinion Favours IAA in Passenger Cap Dispute
1+ week, 6+ day ago (316+ words) Dublin Airport has been a coordinated airport, meaning an airport where, since 2007, to land or take off, an air carrier or operator must have been allocated a slot by a coordinator, subject to exceptions. On 7 May 2024 and 10 October 2024, the IAA…...
The Consumer Protection Code comes into force
2+ week, 1+ day ago (227+ words) Regulated firms had one year to prepare for the implementation of the revised Code, which was published by the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) on 24 March 2025, following an extensive three-year review. For further information, please see our article here....
New Motor Insurance Transparency Code Launched in Ireland
2+ week, 2+ day ago (297+ words) William Fry New Motor Insurance Transparency Code Launched in Ireland The Irish Government recently launched the Motor Insurance Transparency Code (Transparency Code), a priority commitment under its Action Plan for Insurance Reform 20252029. Effective from March 2026, the Transparency Code introduces a…...
William Fry advises AVK on Europe's First Data Centre Microgrid
3+ week, 6+ day ago (246+ words) William Fry William Fry advises AVK on Europe's First Data Centre Microgrid AVK, Europe's leading provider of prime, standby and dispatchable power solutions for data centres and AI infrastructure, together with Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC), the hyperscale cloud and…...
Central Bank 2026 Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook " (Re)Insurers and Intermediaries
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (387+ words) For further information on the Central Bank's financial regulation priorities 2026, the global and domestic risk environment, risk themes and related drivers and supervisory priorities, please see our related article here and for other sector-specific information in the RSO please refer…...