These regulations transposed the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD) into Irish law.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements will gradually be introduced for all large companies and listed companies in Ireland.

This Directive amends the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU. Further industrial activities will require a permit.

Further requirements will apply to permitted installations, including on environmental performance and actions towards clean, circular and climate-neutral industry.

The Directive is due to be transposed into the national law of EU Member States by 1 July 2026.

This Regulation revoked and replaced the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.

The Regulation expands the ecodesign framework to further apply circular economy principles, with an increased emphasis on life cycle impacts. This includes actions to avoid planned obsolescence.

This Directive will apply minimum repairability requirements for certain goods, including washing machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, electronic displays and refrigeration appliances.

This Directive is due to be transposed into the national law of EU Member States by 31 July 2026.