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Collective Redundancies Following Insolvency – Enhanced Creditor Protections
The Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 (the “Act”) was signed into law by the President on 9 May 2024 and is awaiting commencement by Ministerial Order. The Act amends existing company law and employment law provisions, designed to enhance the protection afforded to employees in a collective redundancy situation following company insolvency. […]
Read MoreJay Bourke’s personal insolvency practitioner ‘fell below appropriate ethical standards’, judge finds
A judge has sharply criticised Jay Bourke’s personal insolvency practitioner for providing misleading information to creditors during a failed bid to secure a €12.2m debt write-off for the well-known publican and restaurateur.
Read MoreCourt approves further €1.78 million from State fund for claims against Setanta
Liquidated insurer made a total of €7.2m in contributions to the Insurance Compensation Fund from 2007
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