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CEA says it disqualified 22 company directors last year

The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) has said it secured the restriction of 98 company directors and the disqualification of a further 22 company directors last year.

Ireland • 03 Jul

AGMs will now be able to by hybrid or virtual

Virtual and hybrid AGMs now possible due to new order

It will be possible to hold virtual or hybrid AGMs and other general meetings of companies and societies as a result of the signing of an order commencing new legislation from today.

Business • 03 Dec 24

Ian Drennan, the CEO of the Corporate Enforcement Authority

Corporate Enforcement Authority's first annual report

The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) has today published its first annual report, which shows that it secured the restriction of 80 company directors and the disqualification of a further 27 company directors in the first 18 months of its existence.

Business • 19 Jun 24

Ian Drennan, CEO, Corporate Enforcement Authority

Corporate Enforcement Authority welcomes proposed powers

The Corporate Enforcement Authority has welcomed the publication of proposals for the introduction of new powers and offences under the Companies Act 2014.

Business • 15 Mar 24

Ian Drennan, CEO of the Corporate Enforcement Authority

Corporate Enforcement Authority said needed new hires

The corporate enforcer said it needed to hire new legal advisors to deal with "high stakes" cases taken against them by "deep-pocketed" companies and individuals who were challenging them.

Business • 13 Dec 23

Non-executive directors do not hold any executive or management position in the company

What responsibilities go with being at the board table?

The Corporate Enforcement Authority recently warned of the "considerable risks" of accepting offers to become directors of companies that you know nothing about, describing such a move as "unwise", but "not unlawful".

Business • 30 Jul 23

Robert Troy said the the new authority will give consumers and businesses confidence that alleged breaches of company law will be effectively investigated and prosecuted (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

New authority to crack down on corporate wrongdoing

The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) has now become a statutory and independent agency called the Corporate Enforcement Authority, with additional resources to investigate and prosecute white collar crime.

Business • 07 Jul 22

Robert Troy is the Minister of State with responsibility for Company Law

Bill to set up Corporate Enforcement Authority approved

The Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021 passed through all legislative stages in the Houses of the Oireachtas last night.

Business • 16 Dec 21

The Corporate Enforcement Authority will assume the ODCE's current caseload

Corporate Enforcement Authority Bill approved by Govt

The Government has approved the publication of the Companies Bill 2021, which will transform the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement into a statutory and independent agency with additional resources to investigate and prosecute white collar crime.

Business • 17 Aug 21

Heather Humphreys' proposals include the ODCE becoming the Corporate Enforcement Authority

Cabinet approves proposed changes to ODCE

The Cabinet has approved changes that would see the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement established as an independent agency.

Business • 05 Dec 18

Corporate Enforcement Authority