The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation has launched the Public Consultation on Reform and Modernisation of Legislation regarding Co-operative Societies.
Work is nearing completion on proposed legislation to repeal the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts 1893-2021 and provide a modern and effective legislative framework suitable for the diverse range of organisations using the co-operative model in Ireland.
This consultation outlines a number of issues and asks specific questions to assist the Department prior to finalising legislative proposals. The Department is also taking the opportunity to give stakeholders a general overview of the proposed legislation.
The department is seeking responses from interested parties by 25 February 2022.
The Press release regarding the consultation can be found here.
The Institute is responding to this consultation and we welcome comments from members. Please use the form here to send us your views on this proposed reform.