Just 15% of Irish firms 'fully compliant' with GDPR Just 15% of businesses here say they are fully compliant with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules. Business • 17 Jul
Investors 'frustrated' by Govt intervention in property It is critical that further Government intervention in the multifamily accommodation sector is now curtailed to avoid large amounts of investor capital opting to move … Business • 18 Jan 22
IMF chief warns of waning commitment to regulation Only 10 years since the worst global financial crisis since the 1930s, commitment to regulation to avoid the next one, and to the cooperation that … Business • 05 Sep 18
Govt urged to regulate Airbnb to tackle short-term lets The Government needs to regulate the Airbnb sector as huge numbers of properties are being used exclusively for short-term lets adding to the housing crisis, … News • 14 Aug 18
Russia to regulate crypto-currencies Russian authorities have agreed to regulate the crypto-currency market, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has said, cited by TASS news agency. Technology • 11 Oct 17
Tighter regulations on stem-cell tourism called for There need to be tighter regulations to protect patients who are considering "stem cell tourism", a team of experts have said. Science • 06 Jul 17
Deutsche Telekom optimistic for US merger opportunity Deutsche Telekom is optimistic about the regulatory environment in the United States under the Trump administration. Business • 31 May 17
Bank of Ireland fined €3.15m by Central Bank Bank of Ireland has been fined €3.15m by the Central Bank for breaching rules which prevent money laundering and financing of terrorists. Business • 30 May 17
Central Bank appoints three new directors The Central Bank has announced three senior appointments in the areas of markets supervision and financial stability. Business • 13 Dec 16
Draghi: Banking regulation should not be reversed The global banking sector needs to be well regulated and measures already decided should not be rolled back, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has … Business • 18 Nov 16
Virgin Media fined €255,000 over regulatory breach Virgin Media has been fined €255,000 for failing to give some customers a permanent record of their contract. Business • 22 Sep 16
EU to tighten rules on messaging services The European Union will in September propose subjecting internet services like WhatsApp and Skype to similar rules as traditional telecommunications companies, a spokesman has said. Business • 16 Aug 16
Only handful of big banks miss capital requirement Only a handful of Europe's top banks have less capital than required and financial regulation is now entering a period of normalcy after years of … Business • 10 Nov 15
Regulators may ease rules on asset-backed debt Global regulators may ease restrictions on asset-backed or pooled-debt in a policy shift that banks and European policymakers say is needed if financial markets are … Business • 22 Jul 15
British bankers may have bonuses taken years later Top bankers in Britain could have their bonuses clawed back a decade after they were awarded under proposals from the country’s regulators, would make industry … Business • 23 Jun 15
Report calls for rent regulation and longer leases A new report from the National Economic and Social Council calls for rent regulation and longer leases to tackle the problems in the rental sector. News • 13 May 15
Govt approved drafting e-cigarette bill last year A spokesperson for the Department of Health has said the Government approved the drafting of a General Scheme of a Bill last year to restrict … News • 31 Jan 15
Central Bank plans new rules for Credit Unions Credit Unions will be forced to reduce the amount their customers can save under new regulatory proposals from the Central Bank. Business • 27 Nov 14
LinkedIn to pay $6m over US overtime violations LinkedIn has agreed to pay nearly $6m in back wages and damages to 359 current and former employees after a US investigation found it had … Business • 05 Aug 14
Impact of regulation not being assessed - report The impact of most new legislation is not being analysed before it is enacted, according to a new report by public affairs consultancy group EPS … Business • 31 Mar 14
British MPs want laws to jail 'reckless' bankers Britain should introduce laws making it possible to jail "reckless" bankers and claw back past bonus and pension awards, an influential panel of lawmakers has … Business • 19 Jun 13
John Bruton criticises financial regulation burden Former Taoiseach John Bruton has told the European Insurance Industry Forum that it is time to rein in regulation. Business • 10 May 13
Gilmore admits concerns over EU budget Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has told the Foreign Affairs Committee that it is very important agreement is reached on the EU budget by the end of … News • 09 May 13
EU waters down accountancy regulation plans The European Union has watered down plans to force companies to change accountants regularly, providing some relief for the "Big Four" auditors that check most … Business • 25 Apr 13
Taxi drivers face disqualification for convictions Taxi drivers with serious criminal convictions will be taken off the road under proposed new legislation revealed today. News • 24 Jan 13
