Ireland has formally put in place the legal framework for the European Single Access Point, or ESAP, following the signing of statutory instruments by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris. ESAP is an EU‑wide portal that will centralise publicly available company and investment information, including financial reports, corporate filings, and sustainability disclosures.

Until now, this information has been scattered across national registries and EU databases, making it difficult for investors and companies to access a full picture of potential opportunities or risks. ESAP will provide a single, searchable source, helping businesses understand the market and investors assess companies more efficiently.

For small and medium‑sized enterprises, ESAP offers greater visibility to potential investors across Europe. Inclusion in the portal makes it easier for these businesses to be discovered and evaluated, while transparent sustainability reporting allows investors to consider environmental, social, and governance factors in their decisions.

The portal is expected to be fully operational by around 2027, with phased rollout over the coming years. Ireland’s statutory instruments provide the national framework needed to participate in this EU initiative and ensure businesses comply with reporting requirements.

For further details, see the Irish Government press release:

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-finance/press-releases/t%C3%A1naiste-announces-introduction-of-eu-wide-one-shop-stop-for-business-information/