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Ireland 2026 Dispute Resolution Horizon Scanner: Civil Procedure and Judicial Review Reforms; SLAPPs; Personal Injuries Guidelines; Capacity/Wardship; LRC Appeals Consultation; UPC Referendum

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Practice Note: horizon scanner tracking key future developments in dispute resolution law in Ireland for 2026

This note surveys forthcoming developments in Irish dispute resolution for 2026, highlighting key dates for your diary (including projected dates where the exact timing is not yet known) and brief commentary on: legislation (bills in progress), consultations, and other significant developments. It does not include past changes, such as legislation fully in force or final judgments. It also excludes developments outside Ireland. For updates on the UK and the EU, see Dispute Resolution horizon scanning—overview and Key DR cases and trackers—overview respectively. Please suggest topics for inclusion via irelandcurrentawareness@lexisnexis.com.

Legislation

Bills in progress

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Bill 2026 (SLAPP)
  • Last key date: 11 February 2026.
  • What’s happening? Safeguards for those targeted by SLAPPs already exist in Part 7 of the Defamation Act to prevent abuse of defamation laws to suppress public participation and public interest reporting. The Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Bill will mirror the provisions in Part 7 of the Defamation Act.
  • What’s the impact? Strengthens protections against misuse of proceedings intended to deter or silence public engagement...
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