Deirdre Kilroy

Feb 22, 2024 | lexology.com | Deirdre Kilroy |Megan Kearns

The Irish legislation giving further effect to the Digital Services Act (regulation 2022/2065) (the “DSA”),  has now been enacted and is effective. The Digital Services Act 2024 (the “Irish Act”) was signed into law on 11 February 2024. The Digital Services Act (Commencement) Order was signed on 16 February, meaning the legal enforcement and implementation framework for the DSA is now fully operative in Ireland from 17 February.

Jan 9, 2024 | lexology.com | Deirdre Kilroy

SummaryFrom 28 June 2025, new requirements will apply across the European Union concerning the accessibility of some products and services for persons with disabilities. Directive (EU) 2019/882 (the European Accessibility Act or EAA) introduces these changes with the aim of harmonising accessibility requirements for consumers across the EU's internal market.

Dec 5, 2023 | lexology.com | Deirdre Kilroy |Georgina Parkinson

Guidelines for Labelling Paid Promotions in Social Media Posts by Irish InfluencersWe all know and recognise the paid promotions on social media by influencers these days. They have probably caught your eye once or twice, or perhaps they have influenced you to purchase something.

Sep 14, 2023 | lexblog.com | Deirdre Kilroy

A recent report by the Institute of Public Health, in conjunction with TobaccoFree Research Institute Ireland, has published findings that more than one-in-five (22.9%) of 16-year olds in Ireland have gambled money in the last 12 months, with boys making up the vast majority (80%) of 16-year olds who meet the criteria for problem gambling. The report also finds that 23.1% of 16-year olds engaged in gambling for money did so online with betting on sports or animals the most common form.

Mar 21, 2023 | lexology.com | Deirdre Kilroy

On 20 March 2023 the General Scheme of the Digital Services Bill 2023 was released by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Digital Services Bill will support, at a national level, the Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065) which came into force on 16 November 2022. Some of the DSA had immediate effect when it came into force, but the broader application of the DSA in all Member States takes effect from 17 February 2024.