Blog
Budget 2027 - The Economic and Fiscal Backdrop
In this piece, Economist Jim Power examines the economic backdrop to Budget 2027. He highlights resilience, inflation pressures, global uncertainty, and key measures to watch on tax and spending.
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Blog
Cliona Murphy brings global executive experience to the boardroom
In this piece, Cliona Murphy discusses her transition from global leadership to a portfolio of non-executive and advisory roles. She shares her insights on leadership, learning, and her advice for aspiring directors.
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Blog
Budget 2027 - The Economic and Fiscal Backdrop
In this piece, Economist Jim Power examines the economic backdrop to Budget 2027. He highlights resilience, inflation pressures, global uncertainty, and key measures to watch on tax and spending.
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Blog
As Ireland responds to uncertainty, the quality of governance assumes greater importance
In this piece, Niamh O’Reilly, Executive Director of Learning and Education at the Institute of Directors Ireland, reflects on how continuous learning strengthens boardroom judgment.
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Blog
A Stronger Board is Built Together: The value of IoD’s Board Membership
In this piece, Dr Caroline Spillane CDir, Chief Executive Officer, IoD Ireland, reflects on why collective board membership is a commitment to continuous development, stronger governance and enhanced organisational leadership.
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Factsheets
Navigating Shareholder Disputes: Recent Developments in Irish Law
This factsheet outlines recent legal developments affecting shareholder disputes in Ireland. It highlights key court decisions and practical considerations for companies seeking to manage shareholder relationships, protect business interests and resolve disputes effectively.
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Factsheets
AI Round-Up: Recent EU and Irish Developments
This Factsheet outlines key recent developments in AI regulation across the EU and Ireland. It highlights emerging obligations, regulatory changes and practical considerations for organisations using or developing AI systems.
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Factsheets
EU AI Act Transparency Obligations Take Effect on 2 August 2026
This Factsheet outlines the transparency obligations under Article 50 of the EU AI Act for organisations providing or deploying AI systems in the EU.
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Factsheets
Legal Risks Facing Directors – A Review of Recent Case Law
This Factsheet outlines recent Irish and UK court decisions highlighting the legal risks directors can face in carrying out their duties.
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Webcast
Succession Readiness: Preparing for a Successful Transition
Watch this webcast which explores how founder-led, family-owned and privately held businesses can prepare for successful ownership and leadership transitions.
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Webcast
The Evolving Mandate of the Modern Board
Watch this webcast with John Hogan, Chairperson, IPB Insurance; Evelyn Savage, Company Secretary & Director of Legal and Sustainability, IPB Insurance; and Rick Doten, Governance Advisory Council, OnBoard, which explores how boards are redefining their role.
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Webcast
Ethical AI: Director Leadership, Risk, and Responsibility
Watch this webcast with Ger Perdisatt, Founder and CEO, Acuity AI and Joan Mulvihill, Technology Evangelist, Independent NED who examine the emerging risks and opportunities associated with AI adoption, from bias and transparency to regulatory compliance and reputational exposure.
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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.
