Making the Headlines
Here you will find the latest media coverage from the IoD along with various news items that may be of interest. For all queries relating to IoD media coverage please contact Nicola O'Sullivan, PR & Communications Manager, +353 1 411 0010, +353 86 603 4044 or nosullivan@iodireland.ie
Knowledge is key for newly appointed directors - Sunday Business Post
29 January 2012Recent business failures have shown how important it is for company directors to have a clear understanding of their legal obligations, writes Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland.
read more...Training workshop for company directors - Galway Advertiser & Galway Independent
26 January 2012Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland, offers tips for directors in Galway ahead of the first IoD workshop in Galway that is taking place on the 21st February. The workshop, which is open to members as well as non-members, will focus on corporate governance.
read more...Mortgage debt to be cut - but only if the banks agree - Irish Daily Mail
26 January 2012Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland, welcomes the proposed reduction in the bankruptcy term from twelve years to three, following the publication of the Heads of the Personal Insolvency Bill.
read more...Munster accounted for 21% of all business closures in 2011 - Corkman
19 January 2012Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland, advises directors in Munster of their roles and responsibilities when a company is in difficulty.
read more...Tied up too tight - Sunday Times
15 January 2012Thora Mackey, Chief Operating Officer, Institute of Directors in Ireland, is quoted saying that we need to avoid a situation where the focus of regulation of Ireland's IFSC is solely on conformance rather than performance.
read more...Keeping good company matters - Sunday Business Post
15 January 2012Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland, offers advice on the legal responsibilities of executive and non-executive directors of new companies.
read more...Company directors in Connacht must be aware of their responsibilities - Mayo Advertiser
13 January 2012Tom Byrne, President, Institute of Directors in Ireland, advises directors of their roles and responsibilities when a company is in difficulty.
read more...Responsibilities of directors when a company is in difficulty - Business Breakfast on Newstalk
10 January 2012Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland, appeared on Newstalk Business Breakfast this morning discussing the roles and responsibilities of a board of directors when a company is in difficulty or collapses.
read more...Balancing the boardroom - Accountancy Plus Magazine
20 December 2011Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland, outlines the benefits of diversity in the boardroom.
read more...Building a better business - Sunday Business Post
18 December 2011Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland, outlines the critical success factors for start-ups to consider in the formative years.
read more...Corporate governance the SME way - Irish Director
15 December 2011Following the launch of 'Building Blocks for Business Success', Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors, and Cian Blackwell, Partner, Grant Thornton, advise SMEs on the business benefits of introducing corporate governance mechanisms.
read more...A financial services sector fit for the future - IFSC.ie
12 December 2011Thora Mackey, Head of the Institute of Directors' Boardroom Centre, looks at the introduction of the Central Bank's Corporate Governance Code and the beginning of a new era of regulation for boards in the financial services sector.
read more...Budget 2012 - IoD Response
06 December 2011The Institute of Directors issued two responses following the Budget 2012 announcements on the 5th & 6th December 2011. Please see resulting press and online coverage below. Click here to read a related article in The Irish Times, 6th December...
read more...Corporate governance initiatives can be of great benefit to your business - Sunday Business Post
04 December 2011Following the launch of 'Building Blocks for Business Success', Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland, offers the top corporate governance tips for SMEs to include in their business plans.
read more...Timeframe for approval of board members uncertain - Irish Independent
28 November 2011IoD Chief Executive, Maura Quinn, speaks to the Irish Independent regarding the timeframe issues of the the appointment of new board members following the Central Bank's new corporate governance rules.
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland launches its Pre-Budget Submission
02 November 2011The IoD's Pre-Budget Submission was launched on Wednesday, 1st November, calling 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...Optimising the performance of your company's board
30 October 2011A company’s board of directors is responsible for making significant strategic and financial decisions. But how can you be sure that your board is performing in the best possible way for your business and how can you ensure that you are optimis...
read more...Women in the Boardroom - Irish Times
21 October 2011Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive, comments in an article by the Irish Times examining the response of the Davies report regarding the presence of women in the boardroom.
read more...Quango queen and golden circle in Irish boardrooms - Sunday Independent
09 October 2011Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive, contributes to an article by the Sunday Independent looking at women on State boards and the need for reform in the process of how appointments to these boards are made.
read more...Make sure to know your role as a non-executive director - Sunday Business Post
25 September 2011It is vital to carry out the neccessary research before taking on a non-executive directorship, writes Thora Mackey, Head of the Boardroom Centre at the Institute of Directors in Ireland.
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...Gender on the agenda - Sunday Business Post
04 September 2011Maura Quinn, Chief Executive of the IoD was recently interviewed by the Sunday Business Post on the reasons for the IoD's opposition to the introduction of gender quotas on boards.
read more...Number available for non-executive directorships increases by 40% in two years
02 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...Chairperson has crucial role - Sunday Business Post / IFSC.ie
28 August 2011The failure by some boards to adequately monitor and direct the affairs of their organisation has brought to the fore the crucial importance of those at the helm of Irish business fully understanding and executing the responsibilities of their role.
read more...Bank on women to provide leadership - Sunday Times
31 July 2011Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive talks to the Sunday Times about gender diversity in the boardroom and the debate about gender quotas.
read more...Networking is crucial for business success - Sunday Business Post
31 July 2011Networking has never been more important than in the current business climate. Developing and nurturing new relationships and building and maintaining business contacts are hugely beneficial business tools. Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive outlines some simple tips for effective business networking.
read more...Guidelines for company directors - IFSC.ie
27 July 2011Thora Mackey, Head of the Boardroom Centre at the Institute of Directors in Ireland, outlines key dos and don’ts for company directors. The Boardroom Centre assists companies to source non-executive directors and works with every type of company, from family businesses and SMEs, to multinationals and plcs.
read more...Corporate governance changes must not become the main focus in the boardroom - Finance Dublin
07 July 2011Changes to corporate governance standards in the financial services sector are underway, with more changes likely to come, says Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive. With all of these new requirements, companies must be careful that ensuring compliance with the various statutory requirements does not become the core focus of company boards.
read more...No more board games - Irish Times
29 June 2011The Irish Times today published the top 1000 companies 2011 in which Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive is interviewed on the changing culture of corporate governance in Ireland.
read more...Key guidelines for company directors - Sunday Business Post
26 June 2011The role of the director has come under intense scrutiny in recent years and directors are under more pressure than ever before to not only lead their business to success, but to do so within a framework of prudent and effective control. Maura Quinn, Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors details guidelines for company directors in Ireland.
read more...How well is the board of your company performing? - IFSC.ie
23 June 2011The current financial crisis has focused many boards and directors on the importance of undergoing an independent external evaluation of their board to ensure that it is performing at an optimum level. Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive explains the benefits of a board evaluation.
read more...The Boardroom Centre - Sunday Business Post
19 June 2011Thora Mackey speaks to the Sunday Business Post about her role as Head of the Boardroom Centre at the Institute of Directors in Ireland. The Boardroom Centre is a dedicated and independent source of non-executive directors and chairpersons 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 (IoD) 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...How directors can protect themselves - Sunday Business Post
29 May 2011Recent figures released by InsolvencyJournal.ie show that the rate of company failures is set to exceed 2010 levels, a worrying trend. IoD Chief Executive, Maura Quinn looks at the responsibilities of directors who are facing this situation.
read more...Board diversity and the gender debate - IFSC.ie
25 May 2011Read Maura Quinn's latest article for IFSC.ie following research conducted with IoD members on board diversity and the issue of gender quotas.
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...Raising Standards - Irish Times Editorial on State Board Appointments
06 May 2011Editorial in the Irish Times has recommended the merits of the IoD's proposal for appointments to State boards to be made by a State Boards Appointments Committee, independent of the political system.
read more...The independent non-executive director in the financial services industry - IFSC.ie
04 May 2011Central to a fully functioning and balanced board is the presence of non-executive directors. Thora Mackey, Head of the Boardroom Centre at the Institute of Directors in Ireland looks at the role and importance of the non-executive director, particularly in the financial services sector.
read more...Directors confident in new Government but call for a range of measures to support business
04 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...Call for overhaul of appointments to State boards - Business & Finance
30 April 2011Maura Quinn, Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors in Ireland says radical change is needed in the process of appointments to State boards.
read more...State Board Appointments - IoD Irish Times Opinion Piece
28 April 2011Ending political influence will make appointments to State boards transparent, says IoD. Independent committee should decide on State jobs, not ministers - Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland.
read more...The importance of non-executive directors - Sunday Business Post / O2 Business Blog
24 April 2011Non-executive directors can bring crucial skills and knowledge to small companies, writes Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors in Ireland.
read more...Government plans on State board appointments welcome, yet further reform still needed
14 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, 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...Sweeping the boards - Sunday Times
03 April 2011Can Fine Gael and Labour deliver on their pledge to end cronyism in state appointments? Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive speaks to Colin Coyle of the Sunday Times on the IoD proposals to reform the appointments process.
read more...Doing business the clever way - Sunday Business Post
03 April 2011Good corporate governance practices and frameworks can lead to successful businesses and can have a positive impact on a company's bottom line, writes Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive.
read more...Directing the recovery of corporate Ireland - IFSC.ie
29 March 2011Now more than ever our political and business leaders need to support each other to ensure that the message of Ireland being open and ready for business is delivered and heard both at home and abroad, writes Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive.
read more...IoD welcomes opportunity to take part in Central Bank consultation process on fitness and probity standards for financial services industry
23 March 2011The Institute of Directors in Ireland has 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...Outside Influence - Irish Director
16 March 2011Small and family owned businesses can greatly benefit from appointing non-executive directors who bring fresh perspectives and new opportunities. IoD Boardroom Centre client company, Professional Tradesmen, speaks to Irish Director about the recent appointment of property expert, Laura Magahy, as a non-executive director to its board.
read more...IoD features on Irish Times business podcast
10 March 2011Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive talks to John Collins, Irish Times Asst. Business Editor on training for directors, the IoD Directors' Handbook, its newly launched Board Performance Evaluation Service and about the Boardroom Centre - an independent source for companies who wish to appoint non-executive directors and chairpersons to their board.
read more...Are non-executive directors up to the job? - Newstalk Business
07 March 2011Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive speaks to Newstalk's Business Editor, Ian Guider, about Ireland's non-executive directors - are they up to the job, do they have the skills required and should they undergo formal training?
read more...Liam Nagle, CEO, SISK Group addresses Institute of Directors' Spring Lunch
05 March 2011Liam Nagle, CEO, SISK Group was the Guest Speaker at the IoD Spring Lunch which was held in the Four Seasons Hotel on Friday 4th March, 2011. You can read extracts from his speech and related media coverage by clicking the link below.
read more...Directors must manage risk - Sunday Business Post
27 February 2011The board of directors plays a central role in monitoring and assessing risks to an organisation. The board should be kept up to date with the risks to which the organisation is exposed and should fully understand and review the top risks facing the business on a regular basis, writes George Bartlett, specialist training provider for the Institute of Directors in Ireland.
read more...Corporate governance for the finance sector - is your board ready? - IFSC.ie
21 February 2011Maura Quinn, Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors in Ireland, looks at the boardroom implications of the new Corporate Governance Code for the finance sector.
read more...Time to sweep the boards - Sunday Business Post
13 February 2011The IoD is calling for an independent State Boards Appointments Committee to be established which would be fully responsible for all appointments to State boards.
read more...Dos and Don'ts for Company Directors - O2 Business Blog
10 February 2011The IoD has prepared a useful dos and don'ts checklist for company directors in Ireland. Take a look at our blog article on the O2 Ideas Room featured on the Irish Times website.
read more...Improving standards the key ingredient for change - Sunday Business Post
30 January 2011It has never been more important to ensure that businesses are run in an exemplary manner, says Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive.
read more...Why is a board of directors important? - Business Breakfast on Newstalk
24 January 2011Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive, speaks to Business Breakfast on Newstalk about why a board of directors is important for companies of all sizes and how non-executive directors can bring independence and add value to a company.
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland launches new service to evaluate the performance of company boards
21 January 2011Read the media coverage on the newly launched Board Performance Evaluation Service designed to assess and evaluate the performance of company boards in Ireland.
read more...Qualified Judgement - Irish Director
07 December 2010Chartered Directors and IoD members, Deirdre Hannigan and Sylvia Cronin, speak to Irish Director.
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...National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Overview by PwC
25 November 2010PwC has produced a document outlining the main elements of the National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014.
read more...Staying on Course - Owner Manager
25 November 2010IoD Ireland trainer, George Bartlett, recently spoke to Owner Manager about corporate governance for SMEs and how it can add value to an organisation.
read more...SWiFT 3000: Training to become an accredited corporate governance assessor - Prospectus Strategy Consultants
15 November 2010Prospectus Strategy Consultants will run a programme in December for those who wish to become SWiFT 3000 Accredited Corporate Governance Assessors. The 3 day programme runs from 6th to 8th of December 2010.
read more...Pocket Watch - Sunday Business Post
14 November 2010Maura Quinn was recently featured in the Pocket Watch personal finance slot in the Sunday Business Post.
read more...Ireland as a place to do business - IBEC Video
11 November 2010IBEC has produced a video, Ireland by Numbers, which offer a range of interesting facts and figures about Ireland.
read more...EU Green Paper - Audit Policy: Lessons from the Crisis
10 November 2010The European Commission has recently issued a consultation - 'Green Paper on Audit Policy: Lessons from the Crisis.'
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland welcomes proportionate approach adopted in new corporate governance code for finance sector
09 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...Directors, get ready - Business & Finance
28 October 2010Abigail St.John Kennedy, IoD member and partner with Eversheds O'Donnell Sweeney solicitors, is featured in the latest issue of Business & Finance, writing about corporate governance in Ireland and changes and initiatives coming down the track for directors.
read more...IoD calls on Minister for Finance to consider the needs of business in upcoming Budget - Irish Times
23 October 2010The Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) recently called on the Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan, to be conscious of the needs and concerns of business when preparing the upcoming Budget.
read more...Central Bank publishes code of practice on related party lending
20 October 2010The Central Bank of Ireland today issued a Code of Practice on Lending to Related Parties which introduces statutory requirements in relation to lending by banks and building societies to related parties.
read more...Take the lead with good governance - Sunday Times
17 October 2010Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive, recently spoke to the Sunday Times about the importance of high standards of corporate governance.
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...17th Annual Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards Launched
12 October 2010Do you know an established business, start-up or entrepreneur who deserves recognition? Make sure you tell them about the 2010 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards.
read more...Positive leadership will restore confidence, says Institute of Directors in Ireland
30 September 2010At a recent briefing to members in Cork, Maura Quinn called on business directors to provide positive, decisive leadership. Her comments were reported in the Evening Echo.
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...Directing the future - InBusiness/Chambers Ireland Magazine
31 August 2010Maura Quinn, Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors, reflects on her time as Head of UNICEF Ireland and talks about her new role and the future for directors in Ireland.
read more...Non-exec roles in SMEs - Irish Times Innovation Magazine
27 August 2010Non-executive directors play a hugely important role in business and have a lot to offer to SMEs. Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive speaks to Irish Times Innovation about the role of the non-executive director.
read more...Exercising entrepreneurial spirit in a recession - Regional Coverage
07 July 2010Bobby Kerr of Insomnia Coffee Company and Kevin Neary of GameStop Group are two of Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs and at a recent address to the Institute of Directors in Ireland, of which both are members, they outlined some useful tips for entrepreneurs to cope with the downturn.
read more...Institute sees massive 66pc rise in revenue for 2009 - Irish Independent
03 July 2010The IoD attracted revenues of more than €1.2m last year, well up on its 2008 income, reports the Irish Independent.
read more...Irish Times Friday Interview with IoD Chief Executive, Maura Quinn
02 July 2010Taking the direct approach: Maura Quinn is the subject of today's Irish Times Friday Interview by Laura Slattery.
read more...Leading Ireland to recovery - Accounting & Business Magazine
01 July 2010The role of directors in a sustained economic recovery is pivotal, according to Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive.
read more...Entrepreneurs in a Recession - Breakfast on Newstalk
25 June 2010Two of Ireland's leading entrepreneurs and members of the Institute of Directors, Bobby Kerr (Insomnia Coffee Company) and Kevin Neary (GameStop Group), speak to Conor Brophy on Breakfast on Newstalk in advance of their breakfast briefing to fellow IoD members on how entrepreneurs can navigate the downturn.
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland appoints three new Board members
21 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.
read more...Recovery & the Role of the Director - Accountancy Plus Magazine
17 June 2010Following a period of prolonged economic difficulty, Maura Quinn, Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors in Ireland, highlights how directors can play their part in leading Ireland out of this difficulty and drive recovery.
read more...Irish Times Business Podcast with IoD Chief Executive
03 June 2010IoD Chief Executive, Maura Quinn, speak to Irish Times Assistant Business Editor, John Collins, on recent research conducted with IoD members examining their views on political leadership and business sentiment. The podcast also features a discussion on corporate governance and the importance of director training.
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.
read more...Solvency II will change boardroom code for insurance firms - Finance Magazine
31 May 2010Maura Quinn, chief executive of the Institute of Directors, looks at the range of new corporate governance requirments for the insurance industry.
read more...IoD North-South Dinner 2010
21 May 2010IoD calls for closer North-South cooperation. Ann Riordan, President of the IoD in Ireland, said: "Cooperation between North and South will be a key factor in strengthening our economies."
read more...The Green Economy
14 May 2010International experts discuss the opportunities presented by the Green Economy at a leadership event in Dublin.
read more...Mapping the golden circle
14 May 2010In the period 2005-2007, a network of 39 people held positions in 33 of the 40 top private companies and state-owned bodies. Between them, these 39 – referred to as the Director Network in TASC’s report – held a total of 93 directorships.
read more...New rules proposed for loans to credit institution directors and senior management
13 May 2010The Central Bank and Financial Regulator today issued a public consultation on lending to related parties by banks and building societies (credit institutions). Consultation Paper CP43 on Code on Related Party Lending outlines proposals to introduce a statutory code of practice in relation to lending by banks and building societies to directors, senior management, persons connected to those individuals, shareholders or entities in which the credit institution has a significant shareholding.
read more...Good governance essential in business - IoD member interview
06 May 2010Stan Buckley, IoD member and graduate of the Chartered Director programme, speaks to the Anglo Celt about the importance of director training and good corporate governance.
read more...IoD Chief Executive discusses FR consultation paper - Down to Business on Newstalk
01 May 2010Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive, discusses CP41, FR consultation paper on corporate governance, with Mark Mortell on Newstalk's Down to Business.
read more...Institute of Directors in Ireland welcomes announcement by Financial Regulator
27 April 2010The Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) has welcomed the FR consultation paper on corporate governance standards for the finance sector. View the media coverage by following the link below.
read more...PwC launches 2010 Tax Facts
27 April 2010PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ireland’s largest professional services firm, today launches its Tax Facts 2010. This is its 26th anniversary publication.
read more...The Future of Financial Regulation - Speech by Matthew Elderfield
22 April 2010Matthew Elderfield, Head of Financial Regulation, yesterday addressed members of the financial services industry at the Financial Services Ireland Conference. The focus was on the future of financial regulation in Ireland.
read more...Regulator tells boards to raise their game
15 April 2010Matthew Elderfield, Head of Financial Regulation, yesterday addressed the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Economic and Regulatory Affairs. He plans to address the serious corporate governance failures at financial institutions.
read more...IoD President - Irish Independent Interview
08 April 2010The Irish Independent business interview with Ann Riordan, IoD President.
read more...FRC consultation on proposed revisions to the Combined Code
04 April 2010The Financial Reporting Council recently called for submissions relating to proposed revisions to the Combined Code. The Institute of Directors in Ireland took part in the consultation process.
read more...IoD Chief Executive - Down to Business on Newstalk
03 April 2010Maura Quinn takes a seat in the Executive Chair on Newstalk's Down to Business, presented by Mark Mortell.
read more...NSAI and IoD tackle Corporate Governance Challenges with launch of New Code of Practice
25 March 2010Read the press coverage.
read more...IoD Chief Executive - Sunday Business Show Today FM
14 March 2010The Sunday Business Show review of the papers with Maura Quinn, IoD Chief Executive and Roel Van Reggel, General Manager Rabo Direct.
read more...Shortlist for O2 Ability Awards 2010 Revealed
08 March 2010Disability organisation, Kanchi and Telefónica O2 Ireland today announced that 38 organisations have been selected as Ability Companies and shortlisted for an O2 Ability Award.
read more...Irish company boards can be strengthened - Business & Leadership
03 March 2010The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland has said Irish company boards can be strengthened by appropriate selection and through relevant training.
read more...Grant Thornton Corporate Governance Review 2010
02 March 2010This year’s Grant Thornton Corporate Governance Review of Irish plc's compliance with the Combined Code comes at a time when the Government is attempting to rebuild credibility in the Irish financial system after the banking crises of 2009.
read more...Values to rebuild Ireland Inc - Business & Finance
25 February 2010We must change the framework and culture of company boards to restore confidence in corporate Ireland, writes Maura Quinn.
read more...IoD Chief Executive Profile - Sunday Business Post
21 February 2010Maura Quinn speaks to the Sunday Business Post about her role as Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors in Ireland.
read more...Dáil Public Accounts Committee Report February 2010
18 February 2010Company law needs to be changed so that directors who wilfully try to avoid the payment of Fiduciary taxes, such as PRSI and PAYE, can be made personably liable, a new report by the Dáil Public Accounts Committee has recommended today.
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