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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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Blog
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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Blog
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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Blog
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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Blog
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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Factsheets
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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Factsheets
Ireland Publishes Blueprint for National AI Enforcement
In this factsheet Dr Barry Scannell and Leo Moore of William Fry LLP analyse Ireland’s AI Bill, outlining enforcement structures, penalties and compliance implications for businesses under the EU AI Act.
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Factsheets
Ireland’s AI & Data Laws: What is Being Proposed?
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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Factsheets
Economic Update: Briefing Note
Read this exclusive member briefing providing a timely Economic Update. The briefing is courtesy of Economist Jim Power, who yesterday provided an Economic and Political Update in our latest Lunch Bites event.
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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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Webcast
The Strategic CFO: Driving Value in a Changing World
Watch this webcast which explores how CFOs can navigate economic uncertainty through stronger financial planning and risk management, and enhance governance through more effective board engagement and transparency.
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Webcast
Company Law and Regulatory Outlook 2026
Watch this webcast which explores key company law changes, evolving director responsibilities, EU regulatory developments, and what 2026 legal changes mean for decisions and compliance.
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Presentations
Economic and Political Update 2026
Download the full presentation from our recent event with Jim Power, Economist.
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Presentations
Dawn Raids: The Role of a Director
Download the full presentation from our recent Dawn Raids event with Cormac Little SC, Partner and Head of Competition & Regulation, William Fry.
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Presentations
Economic and Political Update 2025
Download the full presentation from our recent event with Jim Power, Economist and Media Commentator.
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Presentations
Cyber Security Risk | What a Director Should Know
Download the full presentation from this IoD Briefing with Paul Gillen, Chief Security Officer and Country Manager, Barclays Bank Ireland. This event is part of the IoD Briefing Series: Designed for Directors, sponsored by Accenture.
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Handbook
Directors’ Handbook: Fifth Edition
The Directors’ Handbook provides a valuable resource to directors in Ireland on their role and responsibilities. Exclusively available to IoD Ireland members.
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Handbook
A Handbook for Directors of Regulated Financial Services Companies in Ireland: Fourth Edition
This Handbook sets out in clear terms the general duties imposed on all directors as well as the considerable additional burdens imposed on directors of a financial services company. Exclusively available to IoD Ireland members.
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This section contains helpful answers to key director questions, relating to: state boards; questions to ask before joining a board; tax; director duties; fiduciary duties; diversity; and much more.
