In November 2017, the Government published a suite of measures aimed at enhancing corporate governance, increasing transparency and strengthening Ireland’s response to White Collar Crime. Among these measures was a commitment to review Ireland’s anti-corruption and anti-fraud structures and procedures in criminal law enforcement. The review will assess the extent to which the various State [...]
Cabinet approves Minister Flanagan’s proposed new legislation to tackle Money Laundering Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2019 approved today 03 January 2019 The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan T.D., has today received Cabinet approval for the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2019. The Bill transposes [...]
New anti-corruption Act comes into force today Companies who fail to prevent corruption may face unlimited fines under new law New anti-corruption law creates new offences and tougher penalties The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, today announced that the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018 has come into force. [...]
