Work Programme 2024-2026

Topical Items

1. Consider court appointed inspectors by third parties under the Companies Act in s.747.
2. Review the provisions and process pertaining to the disclosure of the director’s residential addresses having regard to company transparency requirements and GDPR.
3. Review examinership law in the context of applying optional articles of the Preventative Restructuring Directive (PRD), having regard to developments at domestic, EU and international level.
4. Review sections 224 – 233 of the Companies Act 2014 (as amended) for any potential anomalies in the duties directors owe to the company.
5. Examine the terms and scope of section 1417 of the Companies Act 2014 pertaining to the recognition of winding up orders made in the U.K.

 Standing Items

1. Provide on-going advice to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to EU and international proposals on company law.
2. Examine and make recommendations on whether it is necessary or desirable to amend company law in line with recent case law and submissions received regarding the Companies Act 2014.
3. Review enforcement provisions of company law and if appropriate, make recommendations for change.