Law Enforcement in Ireland

Corporate Enforcement Authority

The CEA is Ireland's company law enforcement agency. Separate legal personality and limited liability are privileges conferred by company law. By circumscribing financial risk through limiting company members’ personal exposure, entrepreneurial activity and economic growth are facilitated. In return for these privileges, company law sets down a framework within which- companies and their directors are expected to operate- certain transparency requirements must be complied with- certain protections are afforded to shareholders, creditors, and the wider public; and - sanctions, both civil and criminal, are provided for in respect of certain non-compliance. We supervise the corporate insolvency process and conduct financial and related investigations across SMEs, not-for-profits, large privates, and listed entities. We take civil and criminal enforcement action as required in order to promote and protect the public interest. By doing so, together with providing information and guidance on key actors’ rights and responsibilities under company law, our work promotes high standards of corporate behaviour. Established by the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021, the CEA’s statutory mandate derives principally from the Companies Act 2014. The CEA is also conferred with statutory functions in respect of certain investment vehicles under the Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Act 2015. Complaints, expressions of concern and protected disclosures regarding the behaviour of companies and/or their directors are handled in accordance with our statutory confidentiality obligations. Further information regarding how to submit a complaint, expression of concern or protected disclosure can be obtained on our website. We can be contacted by telephone on +353 (0)1 858 5800 and by email (for general enquiries) at info@cea.gov.ie. Our X handle is @CEA_Ireland. YouTube

51 to 200 staff

Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority Sfpa

The SFPA was established under the provisions of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 and is Ireland's competent authority for Seafood Safety and Sea-Fisheries Protection. The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is committed to the effective and fair regulation of the seafishing and seafood sectors that fall within our mandate. This means all fishing vessels operating within Irelands 200‐mile limit, Irish fishing vessels wherever they operate, and all seafood produced in Ireland wherever it is marketed.” Based in Clonakilty, County Cork, the SFPA has a number of offices in the major ports around the coast, at Killybegs, Ros a’ Mhíl, An Daingean, Castletownbere, Dunmore East, Clonakilty, Howth and Greencastle. The continued health of Ireland’s economy and coastal communities is dependent upon our natural resources being used sustainably. It is important for Ireland to have well managed fisheries and the SFPA will continue to engage with the fishing industry to promote compliance with the essential requirements of the legislation. SFPA supports a sustainable and profitable commercial fishing sector, while protecting and conserving fisheries resources for long-term exploitation. The SFPA have introduced a confidential telephone line: 1800 76 76 76. We encourage anyone who is aware of any suspect activity to contact us on this number with the relevant information.

51 to 200 staff

Cork City Fire Brigade

11 to 50 staff

Kildare County Council Library And Arts Service

A dedicated community support helpline has been established in Kildare County Council to assist at risk members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical supports and advice during the current public health emergency. The confidential phoneline service is being established by the new COVID-19 Kildare Community Response Forum, which includes over a dozen agencies and organisations.

1 to 10 staff

Westmeath County Library

1 to 10 staff

Champion Fire Safety

1 to 10 staff

Irish Prison Service

Political responsibility for the Prison System in Ireland is vested in the Minister for Justice and Equality. The Irish Prison Service operates as an executive office within the Department of Justice and Equality. It is headed by a Director General supported by 5 Directors. The Irish Prison Service deals with male offenders and female offenders who are 18 years of age or over.

5001 to 10000 staff

Haven Pharmacy Kavanaghs

Kavanagh’s Pharmacy was founded in 1985 in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath with the aim of making a positive difference to people’s health by providing healthcare advice, consultation and easy access to pharmacy services in the community.

1 to 10 staff

Office Of The Director Of Corporate Enforcement

Statutory Office with responsibility for promoting compliance, and enforcing non-compliance, with company law.

11 to 50 staff