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Trusted Board insights derived from a unique and broad-based reach across IoD Ireland membership.
At a time of increasing global uncertainty, rapid digital transformation and growing governance complexity, trusted insights are vital. The IoD Ireland Board Director Remuneration and Governance Survey 2025/26 provides a comprehensive view of board practice and remuneration in Ireland today, informed by over 230 Directors representing 385 paid directorships across private and plc companies. The findings highlight key trends shaping boardrooms - from the evolving expectations of Director remuneration to the growing focus on governance resilience, strategic oversight and emerging competencies such as AI.
The survey is the only independent Irish research of its kind. Its findings provide data-driven insights for the wider corporate ecosystem, from growing SMEs to large multinationals, and for vital state agencies which support the development of high-performing boards within Irish enterprise.
Research Note
In this research, company type is divided into the Regulated Financial Services (RFS) and Other Companies (OC).
- Regulated financial services refer to firms that are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
- Other companies refer to PLCs, multinationals, non-regulated financial services companies, private sector large companies, and private sector SME companies.
Survey Metrics at a Glance
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Informed by over 230 directors representing 385 paid directorships
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68% of directors have 6+ years’ experience
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70% of directors say their pay reflects their role and time
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74% of directors in Regulated Financial Services earn mid to upper-tier pay
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73% of board chairs in Regulated Financial Services earn mid to upper-tier pay
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34% of directors in Other Companies earn mid to upper-tier pay
Exclusive to Members
This report captures the current pulse of board governance in Ireland, powered by insights and experience generously shared by our members. We are delighted to make this report exclusively available to our Director community of members. It can be accessed by selecting the Read the Report button below.
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If you are not a member, and would like to hear more about the report findings, Contact our Team (see below). We would be delighted to organise a consultation to present these findings, and share key insights.
IoD Ireland's vision is to support all boards in Ireland to help elevate corporate governance standards in the country.
Read the Report Contact the Team-
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Caroline Kinsella, Board and Member Services Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 1 576 6888
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