Ireland—EY Ireland report reveals CEOs' legal and regulatory priorities for 2025
Ernst & Young (EY) Ireland's 2025 CEO Outlook report, released on 23 May 2025, highlights increasing focus on regulatory compliance and legal risk management among Irish business leaders. The report identifies implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, artificial intelligence governance frameworks, and trade policy as key legal priorities. 90% of surveyed CEOs have revised investment strategies in response to geopolitical and trade pressures, while 83% maintain strong diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) commitments despite new regulatory requirements. The report emphasises growing demand for legal expertise in cross-border trade, employment law and technology regulation.