David Foy

This Practice Note explains the purpose of an environmental impact assessment (EIA), the underlying legislation and guidance underpinning EIAs in Ireland in relation to both planning applications and environmental permitting, upcoming legislative changes, when are EIAs required in Ireland, what are the stages of the EIA process and what is the Rochdale Envelope.

This Practice Note outlines key environmental issues that may arise in corporate transactions in Ireland. It considers the environmental due diligence questionnaire and enquiries stage of a corporate transaction as well as highlighting environmental issues that often require additional enquiries.

This Precedent is an environment, health and safety (EHS) due diligence questionnaire (DDQ) for Irish practitioners and can be used by solicitors acting for the buyer in share purchase transactions to obtain the key EHS information (including environmental, social and governance (ESG) information) associated with the target’s business and property.

This Precedent is an environment, health and safety (EHS) due diligence questionnaire (DDQ) for Irish practitioners and can be used by solicitors acting for the buyer in share purchase transactions in Ireland to obtain the key EHS information (including environmental, social and governance (ESG) information) associated with the target’s business and property.

These environment health and safety (EHS) warranties can be used when acting for an Irish buyer in a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). The Precedent is a long form version and the warranties cover permits, compliance, capital expenditure and contaminated land. It also includes specific warranties on producer responsibility obligations, asbestos and underground storage tanks to encourage full disclosure on these matters.

This Checklist outlines key considerations for Irish lawyers when reviewing an environmental report, such as understanding the report context, the risk assessment process, when further action is required, and the importance of environmental hazards.