Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill 2024

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• Companies and societies can now hold general meetings using electronic communications technology instead of in-person only.
• New offence created for obstructing Corporate Enforcement Authority officers; audit exemptions tightened; companies can be struck off on additional grounds.
• Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority gains powers to issue interim directions and use reserve fund money for supervisory functions.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   24 Jul 2024
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   25 Sep 2024
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   25 Sep 2024
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   9 Oct 2024
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   5 Nov 2024
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   5 Nov 2024
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   6 Nov 2024
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   6 Nov 2024
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   6 Nov 2024
10. Enacted

    12 Nov 2024