Consultation Papers/Response Statements

Before the Irish Takeover Panel amends any of its rules it will usually engage in a public consultation exercise. The following consultation papers/response statements have been published by the Panel.

Response Statements

Response Statement – Proposals to amend the Takeover Rules and the Substantial Acquisition Rules
Published: 20 May, 2022
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Current consultation papers

There are no current consultation papers. 

Previous consultation papers

Consultation Paper – Proposals to amend the Takeover Rules and the Substantial Acquisition Rules
Published: 21 December, 2021
Closing date of submissions: 28 February, 2022
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Consultation Paper – Proposals to amend the Takeover Rules
Published: 1 February, 2012
Closing date of submissions: 16 March, 2012
Download the consultation paper (PDF format)

Consultation Paper 1 – Proposals to amend the Takeover Rules
Published: 7 July, 2011
Closing date of submissions: 7 October, 2011
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Consultation Paper 2 – Proposals to amend the Takeover Rules
Published: 7 July, 2011
Closing date of submissions: 7 October, 2011
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Proposals to abolish the Substantial Acquisition Rules
Published: 24 November, 2008
Closing date of submissions: 9 January, 2009
Download the consultation paper (PDF, 95KB)

Disclosure of dealings and interests in derivatives and options
Published: 30 July, 2008
Closing date of submissions: 30 September, 2008
Download the consultation paper (PDF, 636KB)

Proposals to amend the Takeover Rules as they apply to schemes of arrangement
Published: 27 February, 2008
Closing date of submissions: 19 March, 2008
Download the consultation paper (PDF, 425KB)

Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover (Amendment) Rules, 2004 and Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Substantial Acquisition (Amendment ) Rules, 2004
Published: 1 October 2004
Closing date of submissions: 31 October 2004
Download the consultation paper (PDF, 111KB)