Blog
In the Chair: Jim Bergin on Trust, Tone and Board Performance
In this article Jim Bergin, Chair of FBD Holdings and IoD Ireland member, discusses how trust, tone and values drive board performance, highlighting the role of INEDs, constructive challenge, and balancing short-term pressures with long-term value creation.
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Blog
In the Chair: Jim Bergin on Trust, Tone and Board Performance
In this article Jim Bergin, Chair of FBD Holdings and IoD Ireland member, discusses how trust, tone and values drive board performance, highlighting the role of INEDs, constructive challenge, and balancing short-term pressures with long-term value creation.
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Blog
Pay Transparency: A Fundamental Shift in How Organisations Approach Reward
In this thought leadership article, Caroline Reidy Dir, HR and Employment Law Specialist, discusses the EU Pay Transparency Directive, outlining disclosure rights, reporting obligations, and practical steps organisations must take now.
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Blog
Finding Energy and Impact in the INED Role
Chartered Director and experienced Non-Executive Director Terri Moloney CDir reflects on a career across sectors, her experience of becoming an INED and learning boardroom dynamics.
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Blog
Uncertainty is the New Certainty: If You Think You Have Risk Under Control, You Don’t
In this thought leadership article, David Hanley, Founder and CEO of Risqon considers the ongoing uncertain environment and implications for risk management at Board level.
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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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Factsheets
Key Changes in Retirement Legislation
This factsheet outlines how Ireland’s new Retirement Act 2025 reshapes retirement at 65, strengthens employee rights to work to 66, and places stricter justification and compliance duties on employers and directors.
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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.
