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Leading in Governance 2026 Explores Competitiveness, Infrastructure and Long-Term Leadership
More than 400 directors and business leaders gathered in Dublin yesterday for IoD Ireland's flagship event, exploring infrastructure, competitiveness and leadership. Sponsored by OnBoard.
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Business leaders bullish about 2027 growth despite rising competitiveness and infrastructure concerns
As implications of Budget 2027 are assessed by industry, a new IoD Ireland survey finds 77% of directors expect growth next year, but 70% say infrastructure deficits still hampering financial performance.
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IoD Ireland Become a Member of ecoDa
IoD Ireland is delighted to announce that we have become members of ecoDa-The European Voice of Directors, the European body for representing the main national institutes of directors in Europe.
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Eileen Gleeson to step down from Chartered Director role at Institute of Directors (IoD) Ireland
The Institute of Directors (IoD) Ireland has announced that Eileen Gleeson CDir will step down from her role as Programme Director for the Chartered Director Programme in Ireland at the end of this year.
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IoD Ireland proudly champions innovation, lifelong learning and good governance
In this video, Caroline Spillane CDir, Chief Executive Officer, IoD Ireland, discusses the importance for directors of maintaining their knowledge of governance best practice, industry trends and emerging skills.
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IoD Chartered Director Programme - A Unique Qualification for Business Leaders
In this video, Tom Kinsella, Managing Director - Homes, AIB Group, discusses the benefits of the IoD Chartered Director Programme.
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IoD Chartered Director Programme - A Unique Qualification for Business Leaders
In this video, Leonie Clarke, Chief Executive, Irish Medicines Verification Organisation, discusses the benefits of the IoD Chartered Director Programme.
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IoD Members’ Update October 2026
This month's Members' Update celebrates the achievements of the latest Chartered Director Programme graduates and newly designated Chartered Directors, while recognising the outstanding contribution of Eileen Gleeson CDir to director education in Ireland. Members can explore upcoming events including Leading in Governance 2026, hear from member Julian Yarr, and access exclusive opportunities through IoD Ireland's new ecoDa membership. The issue also features expert insights on Budget 2027, AI governance, shareholder disputes and cyber resilience, alongside practical governance resources, director development programmes and networking opportunities to support board effectiveness and informed decision-making.
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IoD Members’ Update September 2026
This month's Members' Update features exclusive insights from Minister Thomas Byrne on Ireland's ambitions for the EU Presidency, the launch of our new AI Strategic Radar toolkit, and expert perspectives on innovation, cybersecurity and board leadership. Members can explore upcoming events including Leading in Governance 2026, hear from member Emer Finnan, and learn more about the appointment of Dr Niamh O'Reilly as IoD Ireland's new Executive Director of Learning & Education. The issue also highlights the latest governance resources, director insights, educational programmes and networking opportunities available to members, helping directors stay informed on emerging trends and navigate an increasingly complex business and governance landscape.
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