Blog
The Priorities of the Irish Presidency of the EU – What does it mean for business?
In this article, Lucinda Creighton, former Irish Minister for European Affairs and CEO of Vulcan Consulting, outlines what Ireland's Presidency of the EU priorities will mean for business.
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Pay Transparency: A Fundamental Shift in How Organisations Approach Reward
In this article, Caroline Reidy CDir, HR and Employment Law Specialist, and Head of HR Solutions with NFP discusses the EU Pay Transparency Directive, provides an update on the latest developments around the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
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Factsheet
Legal Risks Facing Directors – A Review of Recent Case Law
This Factsheet outlines recent Irish and UK court decisions highlighting the legal risks directors can face in carrying out their duties.
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Factsheet
Gender Balance on Boards - An Update for 2026
This factsheet outlines Ireland’s 2025 gender balance regulations for company boards and the steps organisations must take to comply. Courtesy of Mason Hayes & Curran.
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Why Boards Need Clearer Visibility into Company Records
In this article Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director of the Diligent Institute, highlights how poor visibility of legal entity records creates governance risks and weakens board oversight.
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Factsheet
Unlocking IP-backed Finance: Recent EU Developments
This Factsheet outlines recent EU initiatives designed to help innovative businesses use intellectual property assets to access finance.
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Ireland’s EU Presidency: A Defining Test of Competitiveness and Resilience
In this article, Dr Caroline Spillane CDir, CEO, IoD Ireland, reflects on Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, highlighting there is a clear sense of both opportunity and responsibility.
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News
IoD Ireland publishes latest list of Designated Chartered Directors
IoD Ireland is delighted to publish its list of recently qualified Chartered Directors. As part of this qualification, newly accredited Directors may also use the designation CDir after their name.
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IoD Ireland welcomes its newest members: July 2026
IoD Ireland would like to warmly welcome the following new members who have recently joined the Institute.
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Business Leaders Discuss AI’s Impact on Ireland’s Economic Growth and Competitiveness
Directors and senior business leaders gathered for an IoD Ireland event yesterday evening exploring the role of AI in driving Ireland’s competitiveness and economic growth.
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It is the gold standard of director training, and IoD is the only body in Ireland that provides the full designation and recognition as a professional Chartered Director (CDir).
The IoD’s Chartered Director Programme offers a unique qualification for directors and strategic business leaders in Ireland.
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Workshop
The Audit and Risk Committee - An Introduction
IMI, Sandyford, Dublin 16
Governance Framework CPD
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Workshop
AI Governance: Board Oversight and Accountability
Online
Governance Framework CPD
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Workshop
Fundamentals of Finance for Company Directors
Online Workshop
Technical Knowledge & Skills CPD
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Event
Summer Networking Reception 2026
The Terrace, Conrad Hotel, Dublin 2
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Event
The Evolving Mandate of the Modern Board
Webinar
In partnership with OnBoard
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Event
Driving Competitiveness Through Ireland’s EU Presidency
The Westbury Hotel, Dublin 2
In partnership with KPMG
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As the foremost voice in the debate on improving corporate governance standards, IoD Ireland is dedicated to developing and improving the effectiveness and performance of directors and boards throughout Ireland.
