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ESG has become a common part of workplace vocabulary. It is a framework that speaks to the various factors that should be considered by an organisation in decision-making processes and to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.

The Safe Prescribing and Dispensing of Controlled Drugs, a joint initiative between the Medical Council and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), has recently been revised for 2024.

The rights of surviving parents were addressed by the Supreme Court when it issued judgment in the case of John O’Meara and Others v. The Minister for Social Protection, Ireland and the Attorney General.

The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act”) entered into force on 1 August 2024. The AI Act is a groundbreaking act that aims to protect the fundamental rights of individuals, while also fostering innovation, growth and development.

As part of DIDW, Hayes Solicitors and The Employment Bar Association co-hosted a side event 'Whistleblowing – Lessons to Be Learned Internationally From the Irish Experience'.

The Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023 (“The Act”) was enacted on 2 May 2023 and was commenced on 26 September 2024.