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The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has released its third annual “Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook” report, highlighting the key trends facing the financial sector in Ireland.
The EDPB and EDPS have published Joint Opinion 3/2026 on the European Commission’s proposal for a European Biotech Act, introducing a harmonised framework for biotechnology, clinical trials and emerging AI enabled applications in life sciences.
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined the University of Limerick (UL) €98,000 following 12 personal data breaches that occurred between 2018 and 2020.
The EDPB has published a series of updates that reflect its ongoing focus on harmonisation, practical guidance and coordinated supervision across the EU.
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has fined an organisation €3.5 million for improper use of customer match tools, reinforcing the growing regulatory focus on social media‑based targeted advertising. The decision highlights the need for clear transparency, specific consent and strong governance when sharing customer data with advertising platforms.
Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) remain one of the most frequently exercised GDPR rights, yet their purpose and limits are often misunderstood. Recent decisions at both national and EU level provide clearer direction for organisations responding to access requests and highlight how regulators and courts view the underlying intent of the right.
Forvis Mazars is pleased to have provided financial and tax due diligence services to Redfaire on its acquisition of eKal Solutions.
Sarah Colfer, Director of Corporate Secretarial Services, was featured in a piece by Stephen Wynne-Jones for a Special Report on Corporate Governance from the Business Post this weekend. The full text of the article is below.
Two of our tax partners, Alan Murray and Stephen Gahan, were recently featured in an article by Sandra O'Connell for a joint Special Report on Family Business published by the Irish Times and the Irish Examiner.
Fire authorities across Ireland are navigating rapid demographic change, evolving housing patterns and increasingly complex climate challenges.
The AI Act allows for varying types of regulators, including market surveillance authorities, fundamental rights authorities and coordinating bodies.
A recent Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) decision involving the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) highlights how easily even well-intentioned recruitment processes can lead to indirect discrimination.
As part of the ongoing implementation of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT), landowners are reminded that 1 April 2026 is a critical statutory deadline.
The European Banking Authority’s Pillar 3 Data Hub (P3DH) is a centralised platform created under the EU’s Basel III framework to improve transparency in how prudential disclosures are collected, organised and shared across the banking sector.
Irish business leaders are prioritising sustainability to drive growth.
Forvis Mazars is pleased to have provided financial and tax due diligence services to Trade Electric Group on its acquisition of Mullingar Electrical Wholesale.
Commentary from Liam McKenna about the Forvis Mazars C-suite barometer outlook 2026 was picked up by Silicon Republic and Tech Central recently. Below is the full text from the Silicon Republic article by Laura Varley.
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Johnny Meehan, Head of Sustainability Consulting, recently spoke with Stephen Wynne-Jones from the Business Post to contribute to their Energy & Renewables: Planning Ireland's Energy Future Special Report, published in March 2026. The full text of the article is available below.
In an in-depth discussion with The Business Post on 29 January 2026, Sharon Donnery, a member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, shared her insights on geopolitical risks, financial market disruptors, regulatory priorities and banking supervision.
The period from January to March is one of the busiest times for finance teams, particularly in organisations with a December year-end. During this time, teams are finalising prior‑year accounts, preparing draft financial statements, implementing approved budgets for the new year and engaging with both internal and external auditors.
Forvis Mazars has announced a new three-year strategic partnership with Charities Institute Ireland, strengthening the professional supports available to its growing membership base.
Forvis Mazars C-suite Barometer shows 68% of Irish leaders have formal tech transformation strategies, yet only 10% allocate more than 20% of budgets to AI.
2025 witnessed some interesting developments on the international tax and transfer pricing (TP) litigation side. Across Europe, multinationals faced tax authorities that challenged complex cross-border structures, intragroup financing, service arrangements, customs valuation and year-end true-ups.
Strong strategies do not fail because of weak intent. They fail when the conditions for delivery are not fully in place.
The Revised Entrepreneur Relief regime is set for a significant enhancement from 1 January 2026, with the lifetime limit on qualifying gains increasing from €1 million to €1.5 million. Business owners considering a future exit should assess now whether they meet the conditions to benefit from this valuable Capital Gains Tax relief.
The Government has published the Research and Development Tax Credit and Innovation Compass, outlining Ireland’s medium term roadmap for strengthening innovation supports.
Irish funds delivering €1bn to midsize firms while venture capital funding fell in 2025 – for the first time in seven years.
While the Strawman reflects progress on alignment and modernisation, significant commercial and compliance concerns remain — particularly around deductibility tests, SME obligations and the treatment of non trading interest.
Did your company provide share-based remuneration to your employees during 2025? If so, employers are required to submit an annual return to the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue) in Ireland providing details of certain share awards in 2025.
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