A&L Goodbody AudioLab

Our EU, Competition & Procurement team discuss the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment’s first annual report on Ireland’s Foreign Direct Investment screening regime under the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023. They examine the key statistics and explore what the data reveals about review timelines, sensitive sectors, and the practical impact on deal planning.

Stephen D’Ardis, insurance partner and David Main, pensions partner discuss key trends shaping insurance transactions, including pension risk transfer deals, also known as bulk purchase annuities.

This third and final episode focuses on finding your pace, building consistency, and staying motivated. Olympic athlete and ALG5K ambassador David Gillick leads a guided 20-minute run designed to support your training ahead of race day.

Stephen Quinlivan, corporate M&A partner and Laura Mulleady, corporate insurance partner, discuss recent trends in insurance transactions in the Irish and European market, with a particular focus on private capital.

With the EU Pay Transparency Directive deadline of 7 June 2026 fast approaching, it is now clear that Ireland will adopt a phased approach to implementation. While this delay provides additional time, the direction of travel is certain and employers should be using this window to prepare.