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Inside the Regulated Boardroom: Real-World Insights from Financial Services INEDs
IoD Ireland welcomed members to its first in-person event of 2026, which provided directors and senior leaders with timely, actionable insights on the realities of operating within Irish regulated board environments.
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Blog
Navigating a New Age of Risk in 2026 – and What Boards Must Do About It
In this article, Rachael Ingle, CEO of Aon Ireland, discusses how Irish boards must confront rising cyber, economic, regulatory and geopolitical risks by strengthening resilience and treating risk as a strategic priority.
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Blog
The EU Omnibus ‘Simplification’ Agenda: What’s Next?
In this article Sean MacHale, Partner, Head of Sustainable Finance Global Hub, EY, discusses how the EU is cutting back and simplifying many of its sustainability rules, and how this shift will have major consequences for financial firms as Europe tries to stay competitive, while managing climate and energy challenges.
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Ireland, Europe and the Boardroom – Why this Year’s Irish EU Presidency Matters
In this article Noelle O'Connell, Vice President EM International, discusses why Ireland’s 2026 EU Presidency matters for competitiveness, geopolitics, boardrooms and Europe’s future.
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Factsheet
EU Provisional Agreement to Limit Scope of CSRD and CS3D Corporate Sustainability Reporting
This factsheet outlines the EU's agreement to scale back its corporate sustainability reporting rules under CSRD and CS3D. The goal is to simplify regulation and reduce pressure on businesses.
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Blog
Key Political Moments to Watch in 2026
A timely article from Q4 Public Affairs expert Rory Hogan, who discusses how Ireland’s fragile political landscape in 2026 will shape government decision making, and the country’s capacity to deliver on key policies during its EU Presidency.
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Blog
From Reflection to Action: Shaping the Year Ahead
In this article Caroline Spillane CDir, reflects on key moments from the last year, and shares insights for the year ahead.
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News
IoD Ireland publishes latest list of qualified chartered directors: January 2026
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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IoD Ireland welcomes its newest members: January 2026
IoD Ireland would like to welcome its newest members this January.
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Blog
Building Boardroom Resilience: IoD Ireland’s 2026 Director Development Offerings
In this article, IoD Ireland CEO Caroline Spillane CDir reflects on the pivotal role directors play in shaping organisational success. She also reflects on IoD Ireland's mission to empower directors with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead with integrity and deliver real impact.
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The IoD Chartered Director Programme offers a formalised qualification for directors and strategic business leaders, and ensures they have the most up to date learnings for the role and responsibilities of being a director.
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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Event
IoD Chartered Director Programme Graduation Ceremony 2026
Thomas Prior Hall, Dublin 4
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Economic and Political Update 2026
The Orient Suite, The Alex Hotel, Dublin 2
Lunch Bites @ the IoD Ireland series: Sponsored by Diligent
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We are made up of the most forward thinking and successful business leaders in Ireland. These include chief executives/managing directors; chairpersons; non-executive directors; senior executives; and entrepreneurs. As a member of IoD Ireland, we offer a wide range of resources designed for your professional development as a business leader.
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.
