Companies Act 2014

959

Functions of Review Group

959. (1) The Review Group shall monitor, review and advise the Minister on matters concerning—

(a) the implementation of this Act,

(b) the amendment of this Act,

(c) where subsequent enactments amend this Act, the consolidation of those enactments and this Act or the preparation of a restatement under the Statute Law (Restatement) Act 2002 in respect of them,

(d) the introduction of new legislation relating to the operation of companies and commercial practices in Ireland,

(e) the Rules of the Superior Courts and judgments of courts relating to companies,

(f) issues arising from the State’s membership of the European Union in so far as they affect the operation of this Act,

(g) international developments in company law in so far as they provide lessons for improved State practice, and

(h) other related matters or issues, including issues submitted by the Minister to the Review Group for consideration.

(2) In advising the Minister the Review Group shall seek to promote enterprise, facilitate commerce, simplify the operation of this Act, enhance corporate governance and encourage commercial probity.