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Cyber risk now has a seat at the board table, but is anyone sitting in it?
In this article, Joseph Stephens, Director of Resilience at the National Cyber Security Centre, Ireland (NCSC‑IE), outlines why cyber risk is a board‑level governance issue, the realities of today’s threat landscape, and the questions boards must ask to ensure real assurance, not reassurance.
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Ireland at the Helm: Practical Steps to be Taking Now for the EU Presidency
In this article Andrea Pappin, Founder, Common Good, discusses how boards can capitalise on Ireland’s EU Presidency by understanding its role and acting early to align, engage and influence effectively together.
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From Strategy to Implementation
Laura Magahy, Partner and Head of Public Sector Consulting at Forvis Mazars, outlines a practical ABC framework to help boards move from strategy to effective implementation, ensuring the conditions for delivery and governance oversight are firmly in place.
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News
Next Tool of AI Governance Toolkit Now Available
IoD Ireland has launched the AI Use Policy Builder, the latest tool in its AI Governance Toolkit. The Toolkit is a practical suite of resources designed to support directors in overseeing the use of artificial intelligence within their organisations.
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IoD Ireland welcomes its newest members: April 2026
IoD Ireland would like to welcome its newest members this April.
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IoD Ireland publishes latest list of qualified chartered directors: April 2026
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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Factsheet
EU Inc: A Game Changer for European Founders?
This Factsheet summarises Ireland’s proposed AI and Data Bills, outlining transposition of EU AI and Data Acts, new regulators, enforcement powers, and business compliance obligations.
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Accountability in Action: How Honest Evaluation Shapes Governance | Business Plus
In this article, experienced INED Carol Bolger reflects on how boards are operating in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment. She highlights the growing importance of board accountability, commenting that the question of when a board was last independently evaluated is no longer rhetorical, it is a governance imperative.
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News
Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Dan Flinter
IoD Ireland was deeply saddened to hear that former Council Member Dan Flinter has passed away.
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Webcast
Selling a Business: Key Insights for Directors
Watch this webcast with John Bowe, Corporate Finance Partner at Forvis Mazars, and Kevin Neary CDir, Non-Executive Director and Entrepreneur, which explores the key steps directors should consider when navigating the sale of a business.
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Workshop
Charity Governance
IMI, Sandyford, Dublin 16
Governance Framework CPD
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Workshop
Board Reporting: Enabling Better Board Decisions
Online
Governance Framework CPD
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Workshop
Digital and AI for Boards: Mastering the Essentials
Online
Technical Knowledge and Skills CPD
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Event
Ireland’s 2026 EU Presidency
Matheson LLP, Penrose Dock, Cork
In Collaboration with Matheson LLP
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Strategic Sustainability: Beyond Compliance
National Concert Hall, Dublin 2
IoD Briefing Series: Designed for Directors, sponsored by Forvis Mazars
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D&O Insurance Demystified
Webinar
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