In addition, the Bill contains provisions aimed at ensuring that the statutory authorities established under the Companies Act 2014 – the Corporate Enforcement Authority, the Companies Registration Office and the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority - have appropriate legislative tools to meet the challenges they face in investigating and prosecuting breaches of company law. This is crucial as these bodies effectively underpin and bolster the framework within which businesses operate and can rely upon to ensure a level playing field for all.