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HIQA board recommendations highlight need for independent appointment process and must be implemented without delay
17 May 2012HIQA board governance recommendations highlight the need for independent appointment process and must be implemented without delay
read more...State boards performing well, but appointment process and relevant skills need to be addressed
25 April 2012A research report released today, State boards in Ireland 2012 - Challenges for the future, by the Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD), has found that while the boards of Irish State bodies are well advanced in terms of formal director training and in a number of key corporate governance areas, insufficient consideration is being given to the skills needs of these boards when appointments are being made.
read more...The diaspora and State board proposals – Are we asking the right questions?
08 April 2012Late last year, at the Global Irish Economic Forum in Dublin Castle, an initiative was announced by the US based Irish Technology Leadership Group, that a global pool of leading Irish diaspora would be prepared to volunteer to serve on State boards i...
read more...Directors to vote ‘Yes’ in EU Fiscal Treaty referendum
03 April 2012Members of the Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) today indicated their overwhelming support for a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming EU Fiscal Treaty referendum to be held on 31st May 2012. Research conducted with IoD members found that 9 i...
read more...Chief Justice Susan Denham calls for improved legal mechanisms to allow Ireland do business - Ireland needs a Court of Appeal
02 March 2012Speaking today, at the Institute of Directors’ Spring Lunch, Chief Justice, Mrs Justice Susan Denham outlined how Ireland and its economy currently benefits from more efficient court practices and would increasingly benefit in the future if we create a full Court of Appeal.
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland welcomes proposed bankruptcy reforms in Personal Insolvency Bill
25 January 2012Institute of Directors in Ireland welcomes proposed bankruptcy reforms in Personal Insolvency Bill The Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) has welcomed the proposed reforms announced today in relation to bankruptcy. Commenting, Maura Quinn, Chie...
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland welcomes Government supports for business in Budget 2012
06 December 2011Institute of Directors in Ireland welcomes Government supports for business in Budget 2012
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland welcomes Government’s commitment to job creation
05 December 2011The Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) has today welcomed the Government’s commitment to job creation through its Action Plan for Jobs and the introduction of a €20 million Labour Market Activation Fund, designed to create 6,500 work places for the long-term unemployed in 2012.
read more...First fellowships awarded to members by the Institute of Directors in Ireland
02 December 2011The Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) has today awarded Professor Niamh Brennan, Robert Grier, Laura Magahy, Willie O’Reilly, Jim Ruane and John Smyth with fellowship of the Institute.
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland and Grant Thornton launch corporate governance guide for private companies
30 November 2011The Institute of Directors in Ireland and professional advisory firm, Grant Thornton, today launched a new corporate governance guide for private companies – Building blocks for business success. The Guide outlines the tangible benefits that ...
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland launches its Pre-Budget Submission
01 November 2011Launching its pre-budget submission today, the Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) called on the Government to prioritise supporting the domestic economy, through creating the right conditions for job creation and putting in place measures to support business.
read more...Ireland's business leaders must set standards in high places, says newly elected IoD President
23 September 2011Delivering his inaugural address at the Institute of Directors in Ireland Autumn Lunch today, newly elected President of the Institute, Tom Byrne, said that the drive to rebuild the country’s reputation must have at its core a change in attitudes and behaviour. He was addressing over 450 of Ireland’s senior business leaders at the lunch in the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin, at which An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, was the Guest of Honour.
read more...Number available for non-executive directorships increases by 40% in two years
01 September 2011The Institute of Directors’ Boardroom Centre, a dedicated and independent source of non-executive directors in Ireland, has reported a 40% increase since 2009 in the number of those registered on its panel as being available for non-executive director positions, dispelling the perception that there is a limited talent pool of non-executive directors available in Ireland.
read more...Tom Byrne is appointed President of the Institute of Directors in Ireland
17 June 2011Tom Byrne has this week been appointed to the position of President of the Institute of Directors in Ireland and will serve a two-year term. The Institute has also appointed three new members to its board - Myra Garrett, Ita Gibney and Kevin Neary.
read more...Directors oppose gender quotas to increase the number of women on boards in Ireland
23 May 2011Recent independent research* conducted by Behaviour & Attitudes on behalf of the Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) among its members, has found that two-thirds (66%) of directors surveyed are not in favour of the introduction of a formal quota system to increase the number of women on boards in Ireland.
read more...Directors confident in new Government but call for a range of measures to support business
03 May 2011With the Government over half of the way through its first 100 days in office and preparing to launch its jobs initiative this month, those at the helm of Irish business have signalled confidence in the Fine Gael/Labour coalition yet have called for a range of measures needed to support business and rebuild the economy.
read more...Government plans on State board appointments welcome, yet further reform still needed
13 April 2011The Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) has today welcomed the memorandum approved by the Government regarding appointments to State boards, as a starting point in the reform process. The announcement that vacancies on State boards will in future be advertised and open to members of the public is a positive move and demonstrates the Government’s commitment to change. However, the IoD believes that there is still some way to go in implementing real reform in the current system and the measures outlined within the memorandum represent the first step in the process.
read more...IoD welcomes opportunity to take part in Central Bank consultation process on fitness and probity standards for financial services industry
22 March 2011The Institute of Directors in Ireland has today welcomed the opportunity to engage with the Central Bank on the proposed fitness and probity standards for the financial services industry as outlined in consultation paper, CP 51.
read more...Liam Nagle, CEO, SISK Group addresses the Institute of Directors' Spring Lunch
04 March 2011Speaking today at the Institute of Directors in Ireland Spring Lunch, Liam Nagle, CEO, SISK Group, highlighted the importance to Ireland Inc of investing in our future during difficult times. “Good countries, like good companies, need to invest in difficult times. We must recognise the value of investment when costs are low and we will see the benefits of investment when market conditions improve. The time to plan for tomorrow is not tomorrow - it is now,” he said.
read more...IoD questions political parties' proposals on reform of State board appointments and calls for independent appointments committee
09 February 2011The Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) has today questioned recent policies put forth by political parties regarding appointments to State boards, suggesting that they will not work and do not go far enough towards implementing real reform. The IoD is instead calling for an independent State Boards Appointments Committee to be established which would be fully responsible for all appointments to State boards.
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland launches new service to evaluate the performance of company boards
20 January 2011As part of its continuing commitment to assist directors and boards in Ireland to improve their effectiveness and performance and to adhere to best practice and the latest thinking, the Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) has today launched a new service designed to evaluate the performance of company boards, individual directors and board committees.
read more...IoD launches new publication, Directors' Handbook
29 November 2010The Institute of Directors in Ireland has today launched a new publication, Directors’ Handbook, which sets out best practice for company directors in Ireland. The handbook outlines the duties and responsibilities of the role, and is a comprehensive guide to being a director in Ireland.
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland welcomes proportionate approach adopted in new corporate governance code for finance sector
08 November 2010The Institute of Directors in Ireland has today welcomed the new Corporate Governance Code for Financial Institutions and Insurance Undertakings, in particular, the adoption of a proportionate approach to these regulations.
read more...IoD calls on Minister for Finance to consider the needs of business in upcoming Budget
22 October 2010Businesses throughout the country have endured significant and unprecedented pressure in recent years and it is vital that measures are put in place to ensure that viable businesses can continue to operate and remain competitive in the current climate.
read more...Directors say increased regulation needed to improve corporate governance standards in Ireland
13 October 2010Independent research conducted by Behaviour & Attitudes on behalf of the Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) among its members, has found that 70% of directors agree that increased regulation is the only way that corporate governance standards in Ireland can be improved.
read more...Peter Sutherland addresses Institute of Directors' Autumn Lunch
24 September 2010Speaking today at the Institute of Directors in Ireland Autumn Lunch, Peter Sutherland issued a strong call to the country’s leaders to take the painful steps needed to restore confidence in Ireland Inc.
read more...IoD submission to Financial Regulator
02 July 2010The IoD has entered a submission to the Financial Regulator in respect of consultation paper CP41 - Corporate Governance Requirements for Credit Institutions and Insurance Undertakings. Click on the link below to download the submission.
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland appoints three new Board members
18 June 2010The Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors. Tom Byrne, Liam Daniel and Heather Ann McSharry were all formally elected to the Institute’s Board at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week.
read more...Directors flag lack of confidence in current Government but a change of leadership not the solution
01 June 2010Recent independent research conducted by Behaviour & Attitudes on behalf of the Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) among its members, has found that over half (54%) of those directors surveyed believe the Government does not have sufficient understanding of the current economic situation to resolve it and 7 in 10 (70%) claim that not enough is happening to resolve the crisis quickly enough.
read more...IoD calls for closer North-South collaboration
21 May 2010Closer collaboration between the Republic and Northern Ireland would help both economies face the challenges posed by the need to reduce national deficits, Joanne Stuart, Chairman of the Institute of Directors in Northern Ireland said last night [20 May 2010].
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland welcomes announcement by Financial Regulator
27 April 2010The Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) has welcomed the consultation paper published today by Matthew Elderfield, Head of Financial Regulation, on the introduction of new corporate governance standards for the finance sector.
read more...NSAI and IoD tackle Corporate Governance Challenges with launch of New Code of Practice
25 March 2010The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and the Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) are tackling some of the challenges that Irish organisations face regarding corporate governance with the launch today of a new Code of Practice for Corporate Governance Assessment for Irish companies and State bodies.
read more...IoD Ireland launches new website
04 March 2010The Institute of Directors in Ireland has today launched its new-look website.
read more...'Business Leadership in the Ireland of Today' - President Mary McAleese
03 March 2010President Mary McAleese addresses senior business people at a dinner hosted by PwC and the Institute of Directors in Ireland.
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland says company boards can be strengthened by appropriate selection and through relevant training
02 March 2010In response to the 2010 Corporate Governance Review published today by Grant Thornton, the Institute of Directors in Ireland has said that Irish listed companies can strengthen their boards by selecting directors on the basis of relevant skills and experience.
read more...British Ambassador to Ireland addresses Institute of Directors' Spring Lunch
26 February 2010British Ambassador to Ireland says cooperation between Ireland and the UK will help overcome the challenges ahead.
read more...IoD Ireland joins LinkedIn
22 February 2010The Institute of Directors in Ireland is now a member of LinkedIn. IoD Ireland members are invited to join the dedicated group, designed to enable them to network, share ideas and discuss issues of interest.
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