Blog
From global brands to boardrooms: A journey of purpose, progress and governance | The Irish Times
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Thought leadership articles
Blog
Avoiding Governance Pitfalls: Regulatory Compliance Versus Regulatory Led Governance
Expert insights by Dr Margaret Cullen, Governance Advisor, Institute of Directors Ireland. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.
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Blog
What is the business of business?
In this thought leadership article, Alan Tyrrell CDir, Senior Managing Director, Teneo Ireland, discusses the view of business, the how of business and how challenges might be faced through the how of business.
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Blog
Chartered director programme elevates Ireland’s C-suite | Eolas Magazine
In this piece from Eolas Magazine, Caroline Spillane, CEO, IoD Ireland and Eileen Gleeson, Programme Director, Chartered Director Programme in Ireland, IoD Ireland talk through the Chartered Director Programme and becoming a CDir.
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Blog
From global brands to boardrooms: A journey of purpose, progress and governance | The Irish Times
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Director Factsheets
Factsheets
Briefing: International Comparative Legal Guide - Restructuring & Insolvency 2025
This Director Factsheet covers common issues in restructuring and insolvency, including issues that arise when a company is in financial difficulties, restructuring options, insolvency procedures, tax, employees and cross-border issues.
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Factsheets
Briefing: CSRD: ‘Stop-the-clock’ Directive Enacted
This Director Factsheet addresses the measures set out in the European Commission's Omnibus proposals for reform to sustainability requirements.
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Factsheets
Briefing: Employment Law Update – What’s ahead in 2025
This Director Factsheet addresses some key changes that employers should be aware of in 2025.
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Factsheets
Briefing: CSRD and the Omnibus Package – What’s Changing?
This Director Factsheet explains proposed changes to the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) under the Omnibus Proposals to simplify reporting requirements.
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Webcasts of Events
Webcast
Navigating Audit & Risk: Essential Insights for Boards & Committees
Watch this webcast with EY Ireland's Vickie Wall and Colette Devey,as they explore the regular and emerging issues that boards and audit committees should consider.
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Webcast
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Membership
Watch this webcast and maximise your IoD Ireland Membership experience. The session showcases how to access key benefits and tools, provides tips on navigating helpful resources, and presents a guided tour of the IoD Ireland website.
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Webcast
Digital Governance: AI, Cybersecurity, and Privacy
Watch this webcast with Dr Valerie Lyons, Company Director, and Chief Operating Officer, BH Consulting, which offers critical insights and analysis on the evolving risk landscape, in relation to cybersecurity, privacy, and AI governance.
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Event Presentations
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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Presentations
IoD Ireland Annual Report 2023
Read the IoD Ireland Annual Report for 2023, which outlines key achievements and activities for the business. Forewords by John Reynolds CDir, President, IoD Ireland, and Caroline Spillane CDir, Chief Executive Officer, IoD Ireland.
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Director Handbooks
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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Tax & Legal Panels
Director FAQs
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.
