[/caption]Overview On 15 December 2022, Finance Act 2022 (“the Act”) was signed into law. Section 96 of the Act provides for the introduction of a new Vacant Homes Tax (VHT) with effect from 1 November 2022. The Government’s stated aim of the measure is the increase of the supply of residential properties for rent or […]
By Aeibhin Cahalan The Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Act 2022 (the “Act”) was enacted on 29 October 2022, providing for temporary protection from termination for certain residential tenants. New Measures The Act amends the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 to 2022 (the “RTA”) by introducing a temporary protection for residential tenants […]
The NIS2 Directive will be published in the Official Journal of the EU in the coming days and will come into force 20 days following its publication. Member States will then have 21 months to introduce national law transposing the NIS2. NIS2 will replace the NIS Directive , which was the first EU wide cybersecurity […]
The Tracker Mortgage Scandal hit the headlines again last week with the announcement of a €100.5 million fine for Bank of Ireland for its role in the scandal, which is the highest of any fine levied against an Irish Bank. This closes the chapter on the Central Bank’s seven year investigation of seven lenders […]
O’Flynn Exhams were delighted to take part in the recent Charity Tag Rugby event held in Musgrave Park. The event raised funds for a great cause Mixed Ability Sports Ireland. A big thank you to Morgan McKinley for organising a great day out and congrats to all involved!
On 13 July 2021, the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 (the Act) was signed into law. The Employment Equality Act 1998 (section 20A) (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2022 (the Regulations) were published on June 3rd 2022 (and are effective from 31 May 2022). As part of phase 1 of compliance with the Gender […]
The Resale Rights Directive (RRD) was implemented on the 1st of January 2006. Since then, artists have enjoyed a right to a share of the price of subsequent resales of their original artwork. The directive aims to harmonise rules on the resale rights of artists across Europe, commonly known as the droit de suite, in […]
O’Flynn Exhams LLP recently advised Zeus Packaging on its acquisition of Limerick firm JJ O’Toole. OFX wishes to extend our congratulations to Zeus Packaging and its founder, Brian O’Sullivan, on this deal. Family-owned JJ O’Toole has been hugely successful since it was founded in 1914, boasting customers such as Brown Thomas, Selfridges and Dunnes Stores. […]
The sale of alcoholic drinks is controlled by law. Licensed businesses must hold a valid liquor licence to serve or sell alcohol to members of the public aged 18 years and over. Some licensed businesses may need to hold more than one type of licence, depending on the nature of their business activities. Liquor licencing […]
I first wrote about the Tracker Mortgage Scandal in November 2017 to provide insight on a topical subject and comment on what avenues of redress might be available for effected parties. I wasn’t expecting that I would be writing my eighth article on the subject four and a half years later! The Tracker Mortgage Scandal […]
Micheál Ó Mulláin recently led the O’Flynn Exhams team in respect of the acquisition, development and disposal of a new primary healthcare facility in Enniscorthy, County Wexford. The project involved negotiating agreements for occupational leases with the HSE and a GP practice as well as negotiating the full suite of construction, professional design team appointments and […]
The Cope Foundation are holding their annual Golf Classic fundraiser in Lee Valley Golf & Country Club on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th June. The Golf Classic, which is sponsored by O’Flynn Exhams LLP Solicitors raises much needed funds for the organisation and will see up to 60 teams of golfers joining in on the […]