Public consultation on proposed legislation regarding Co-operative Societies
- Published on: 28 January 2022
- Open for submissions from: 28 January 2022
- Submissions closed: 25 February 2022
- Last updated on: 17 October 2024
Consultation is closed
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is seeking the views of stakeholders on certain aspects being considered for inclusion in forthcoming Co-operative Societies legislation.
Currently, the Industrial and Provident Societies (IPS) Acts 1893-2021 provide the statutory basis for the formation and general operation of industrial and provident societies and is the primary legislation within which co-operatives operate. It has long been acknowledged that the IPS legislation is no longer fit for purpose in a number of areas.
Work is nearing completion on proposed legislation to repeal the IPS legislation and provide a modern and effective legislative framework suitable for the diverse range of organisations using the co-operative model in Ireland.
The department is now consulting on a number of specific issues prior to finalising legislative proposals.
Submissions
Deadline for submissions: 5pm on Friday, 25 February 2022.
Respondents are requested to make submissions using the Response Template to coopconsultation@enterprise.gov.ie
Update November 2022
Policy response
The department has published a policy response in relation to the issues raised in the public consultation which is available here: Reform and modernisation of legislation regarding Co-operative Societies: Policy response to issues raised in public consultation
Publication of submissions
Submissions to the consultation are available to download below.
