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Board Reporting: Optimising Board Effectiveness
IMI, Sandyford, Dublin 16
Governance Framework CPD
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Overview
Director responsibilities. Company law. EU regulations and legislation.
Learn the latest company law developments and consider likely developments in 2025 that should be on a directors' radar. Taking place online from 12:30 to 1:30 on Monday, 24th February 2025. Led by Paul Heffernan, Consultant, Corporate Knowledge Team, McCann FitzGerald LLP.
The webinar will address:
- An overview of material company law developments from 2024
- Likely company law developments in 2025 that should be on a directors' radar.
This webinar will also facilitate member Q&A and will be moderated by Dr Margaret Cullen, Governance Advisor, IoD Ireland.
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Enjoy exclusive access to this event as a key benefit reserved for IoD Ireland members.
Paul Heffernan Consultant, Corporate Knowledge Team, McCann FitzGerald LLP
Paul Heffernan is a Consultant in the Corporate Knowledge Team at McCann FitzGerald LLP. He was a partner in the Corporate Group up to 2019, where his practice area included company law and corporate governance related issues. He is involved in the publication of all editions to date of the IoD Handbook for Directors, and is a member of the IoD Ireland Legal Panel. He also regularly contributes to the McCann FitzGerald Factsheets for IoD Ireland members.
Dr. Margaret Cullen Governance Advisor, IoD Ireland
Dr Margaret Cullen is IoD Ireland’s Governance Advisor and a recognised national authority on corporate and fund governance. She brings a rare combination of academic depth and practical boardroom experience, making her one of Ireland’s most respected voices on governance excellence. Margaret supports IoD Ireland’s team of Board assessors, ensuring that each evaluation is informed by the highest standards of rigour, insight, and relevance. She has an extensive and distinguished track record of conducting Board evaluations across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, providing Boards with tailored, actionable recommendations to enhance their performance and governance practices. In addition to her evaluation work, Margaret is a leading academic in the field, having lectured widely on corporate governance, board dynamics, and risk management. Her ability to translate complex governance theory into practical application equips Boards to meet today’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and accountability.
Is this eligible for CPD?
- Dimension Covered: Governance
- Eligible Hours: 1 hour of Chartered Director CPD
This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.
How do I attend?
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Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking with the option to add the event to your calendar. We’ll also send a reminder with the link to access the session the day before the event.
The event will take place on Zoom. Download it on Zoom if you don’t have it already. Please ensure you have a working microphone and camera to take part in our webinar.
Want to connect with fellow members?
Before the webinar, you will receive a list of the names and companies of all the attendees.
Take the opportunity to connect.
• Reach out via the IoD Members’ LinkedIn Group.
• Email the Events team we will make this happen on your behalf.
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Questions?
Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.
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