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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors: September 2023
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors: September 2023
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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IoD Ireland President Welcomes Members to Annual Summer Reception
IoD Ireland President John Reynolds CDir welcomed members to our annual Summer Reception at Airfield Estate yesterday evening.
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Creative Boardroom: Collaborate4Climate
IoD Ireland, IoD Northern Ireland, Arran Street East, and Creative Futures Academy, are delighted that our partnership project, 'Creative Boardroom: Collaborate4Climate', is one of the 43 creative projects that has been selected as a shared island initiative as part of Creative Ireland’s Climate Action Fund.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors: June 2023
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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New President and Board Appointees to IoD Ireland Board
John Reynolds CDir, Chairman of Cairn Homes plc, was announced as the new President of IoD Ireland at the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Tuesday, 6th June 2023.
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Individual Accountability Framework: What Directors Need to Know Event
IoD Ireland hosted an event with guest speaker Gerry Cross, Director of Financial Regulation - Policy and Risk, Central Bank of Ireland. The event took place in the Grafton Suite, at the Westbury Hotel.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors May 2023
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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International Women’s Day Event 2023
IoD Ireland partnered with the Charities Institute Ireland to mark International Women's Day (IWD) 2023 with a special IWD event on the gender pay gap on Friday, 3rd March 2023. Kindly hosted by Beauchamps LLP.
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Navigating Organisations Through a Time of Uncertainty and Change
Sharon Donnery CDir, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), last night addressed an IoD Ireland event for the Chartered Director Community at the Central Bank of Ireland's Dockland Campus in Dublin.
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Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Gary Kennedy
IoD Ireland was deeply saddened to hear that Council Member Gary Kennedy has passed away. Gary had been a member of the IoD Council since 2019 and had been an invaluable colleague on the Council.
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Focus on Diversity and Inclusion at first Lunch Bites @ the IoD Event of 2023
The institute of Directors in Ireland was today delighted to host the first of its Lunch Bites @ the IoD events of 2023, which is again being kindly sponsored by IQ-EQ this year.
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41% of Business Leaders Say Their Organisation Has Experienced a Cyber Attack
The latest Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland research focuses on cyber security and it finds that 41% of business leaders say their organisation has experienced a cyber attack. The report also has findings in relation to cyber threats, cyber incident response plans, board agenda frequency, strategies, and training plans.
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IoD Ireland Graduations: Business Leaders Awarded with Distinction in Certificates and Diplomas in Company Direction
The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland hosted its graduations ceremony for business leaders who successfully passed its Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction exams, which constitute part of the IoD’s Chartered Director Programme.
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IoD Ireland Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
Today marks IoD Ireland's 30th Anniversary since its incorporation on the 11th January 1993.
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IoD Ireland Announces Chief Operating Officer Thora Mackey CDir To Step Down
IoD Ireland has announced that Thora Mackey CDir, Chief Operating Officer, will be stepping down at the end of January 2023.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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Business Confidence Down, but “Still Room for Optimism” - Says IoD CEO
Advance findings from the IoD Ireland Q4 2022 Director Sentiment Monitor (DSM) report indicates that business leaders are less hopeful this year, than they were in 2021 about the year ahead.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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79% of Directors in Ireland Do Not Integrate ESG Metrics into Executive Directors’ Compensation
A new report by IoD Ireland in partnership with the Diligent Institute. This new report addresses important areas, such as: ESG oversight and responsibility; ESG board recruitment and training; ESG strategy and integration; and relevant ESG legislation.
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IoD Ireland Welcomes the Latest Balance for Better Business Report
IoD Ireland Reacts to the fifth Balance for Better Business Report. This was launched by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD and the Balance for Better Business co-chairs Julie Sinnamon and Aongus Hegarty.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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Business Leaders in Ireland Favour Targets Over Quotas for Board Diversity
The latest quarterly IoD Ireland Director Sentiment report for Q3 2022 reveals findings in relation to diversity and inclusion, including a look at targets versus quotas and the impact of hybrid working.
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Business Leaders Awarded with Distinction in Certificates and Diplomas in Company Direction
IoD Ireland graduations for Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction exams, Distinction awardees each gifted with a certified native Irish broadleaf tree.
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An Post CEO Addresses IoD Ireland Members at IoD Autumn Lunch 2022
Today, guest speaker David McRedmond, Chief Executive Officer, An Post, addressed a packed audience at the IoD Ireland Autumn Lunch.
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“Perfect Storm” of Negative Global Events Brings Shift in Boardroom Skills
The latest quarterly IoD Director Sentiment report for Q2 2022 finds that negative global events has led to a change in boardroom skills.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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Caroline Spillane Takes the Helm as Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland
The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland today announces that Caroline Spillane CDir has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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Business Confidence “Plummeted” in First Quarter of 2022
The latest quarterly Director Sentiment Monitor (DSM) research report, by the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland and covering the first quarter of the 2022, shows just 16% of business leaders are ‘more optimistic’ in respect of the economy.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
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94% of Business Leaders Against Trade with Russia
The latest quarterly IoD Director Sentiment Monitor survey for Q1 2022 finds that 94% of business leaders against trade with Russia.
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The Institute of Directors in Ireland Announces New Chief Executive
IoD Ireland today announces that Caroline Spillane has been appointed its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Caroline Spillane will succeed Maura Quinn and assume responsibility for the CEO role in July 2022.
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Business Leaders Split on Right to Request Remote Working Bill 2022
The latest quarterly IoD Director Sentiment Monitor survey for Q1 2022 finds that business leaders are split on the Right to Request Remote Working Bill 2022.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform commends IoD Ireland in wide ranging address at IoD Spring Lunch
At the IoD's Spring Lunch 2022, guest speaker and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, commended the work of IoD Ireland in a wide ranging, insightful address.
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IoD Ireland Presents Business Leaders with Professional Development Certificates and Diplomas, Distinctions, and Award
IoD Ireland Presents Certificates and Diplomas, Distinctions, and Tom Byrne Award. “The Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction are important qualifications in their own right and also key milestones,” said IoD’s Maura Quinn at presentations’ event.
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Pandemic Impacts the Boardroom as Required Skills and Expertise for Directors Undergo Shift
“Continuous professional development is even more important post-COVID,” says IoD’s Maura Quinn CDir as latest enrolment dates for Chartered Director Programme announced.
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Alastair Campbell Addresses First IoD Ireland Lunch Bites @ the IoD Webinar of 2022
The IoD is also delighted to announce that the Lunch Bites @ the IoD series will continue to be sponsored by IQ-EQ in 2022. Attendance at these events is exclusive to IoD members.
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83% of Business Leaders Say Companies Should ‘Lead from the Front’ on Environment
The latest IoD Director Sentiment Monitor for Q4 2021 reveals "encouraging findings” on ESG but challenges remain.
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First IoD Briefing Webinar of 2022 Addresses Irish Property Market Outlook
The first webinar of the Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) schedule for 2022 took place on Thursday, 13th January, with a record high attendance.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The IoD is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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37% of Business Leaders See Majority of Staff in Workplace in Q2 2022
IoD Director Sentiment Monitor research in Q4 2021 also finds that biggest business risk seen as ‘a return of tight public health restrictions caused by COVID-19 and its variants’.
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Inflation and Supply Chain Issues Seen as Significant Concern for Majority of Business Leaders
Advance findings from the IoD’s Director Sentiment Monitor for Q4 2021 reveal significant concern about inflation and supply chain issues among business leaders.
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IoD Ireland Welcomes New Balance for Better Business Diversity Report
IoD Ireland Reacts to Latest Balance for Better Business Report. This was launched by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD and the Balance for Better Business co-chairs Julie Sinnamon and Aongus Hegarty.
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IoD Ireland Welcomes Government’s Decision to Extend Interim Period of Companies Act 2020 to April 2022
IoD Ireland has welcomed today’s announcement by the Government to extend until 30th April 2022, the interim period of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020.
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Pandemic Pushes ESG Up the Agenda in Irish Boardrooms - ESG Leadership Survey
New survey from the Diligent Institute and Institute of Directors in Ireland shows board level discussions of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters are up 30% since March 2020.
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IoD Ireland Announces Chief Executive Maura Quinn is to Step Down in June 2022
The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland has announced that its Chief Executive, Maura Quinn, is to step down from her role in June 2022.
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Boards With No Succession Plan Are “Not-Future Proofing Their Business Nor Planning for Board Diversity”
Many boards “still relying on their own networks” finds latest IoD Director Sentiment Survey for Q3 2021.
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Majority of Business Leaders Believe Government Has Judged Return to Workplaces Correctly
“Caution remains the watchword.” Advance findings from our Director Sentiment Monitor Survey for Q3 2021.
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Budget 2022 Should Prioritise IT Infrastructure, Affordable Housing and Energy Infrastructure
Advance findings from our Director Sentiment Survey research for Q3 2021 show Budget priority areas favoured by business leaders.
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Business Leaders Say COVID-19 Pandemic Has Altered Skills Sets and Expertise for Their Board
The IoD’s latest Director Sentiment Monitor for Q2 2021 reveals the changing landscape of board skills and expertise.
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IoD Ireland Publishes Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
The Institute of Directors in Ireland is delighted to publish its latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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The Government’s roadmap is a further boost to the economy and to wider society
IoD Ireland reacts to new Government roadmap, 'Reframing the Challenge, Continuing Our Recovery and Reconnecting.
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Nearly a Third of Business Leaders Say ESG Will Be Most Desired Board Skill
The IoD’s Director Sentiment Monitor Q2 2021 reveals 29% of respondents say ESG will be the most desired experience/expertise over the next two years, as IoD announces new course.
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‘Resurgence of Optimism’ Among Business Leaders - IoD Survey
The IOD’s latest Director Sentiment Monitor survey for Q2 2021 reveals increased optimism among business leaders, and contains findings on governance skills, return to company workplace, Budget 2022, and more.
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69% of Business Leaders Say Hybrid Working for Staff Likely
The IoD's Director Sentiment Monitor survey for Q2 2021 reveals findings in relation to a likely return to office/workplace in Q4, remote/hybrid working, and the risk of COVID-19 variants.
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Latest Qualified Chartered Directors Announced
IoD Announces Latest List of Qualified Chartered Directors
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Latest Qualified Chartered Directors Announced
IoD Ireland publishes list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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Imelda Reynolds Announced as the New President of the Institute of Directors in Ireland
IoD Ireland announces Imelda Reynolds as the New President following the 2021 AGM.
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Irish Government Needs to Improve Business and Trade Relations with the UK Government
The IoD’s Director Sentiment Monitor survey for Q1 2021 contains findings in relation to Ireland-UK trade relations, market growth opportunities, financial performance, and more.
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End of Year Before Economy Fully Reopens and Most Staff Return to Company Workplace – IoD Survey
Our latest research finds that a majority of business leaders believes the national vaccination programme will see the economy fully reopen in Q4 2021.
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65% of Company Directors and Business Leaders Back Government’s Individual Accountability Legislation - IoD Survey
The IoD’s Director Sentiment Monitor survey for Q1 2021 reveals significant findings in relation to Directors & Officers Insurance and to accountability legislation.
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78% of Business Leaders Had a Business Continuity Plan in Place Before COVID-19 - IoD Survey
The IoD Director Sentiment Monitor for Q4 2020 has findings on business continuity plans, business models, the national vaccine rollout, and much more.
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A Third of Business Leaders See Slow Vaccine Rollout as Single Biggest Risk - IoD Survey
Second half of the year seen as most likely return to workplace by 70% of business leaders as COVID-19 and Brexit also impact business sentiment.
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Central Bank’s Ed Sibley to Address Institute of Directors Lunch Bites @ the IoD Webinar
This webinar is part of the Lunch Bites @ the IoD Series, and in 2021 we are delighted to announce that IQ-EQ will be the 2021 sponsor.
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“Striking a balance will be key” to remote working legislation
Digital transformation of Irish business integral to the new remote working landscape.
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First IoD Briefing Webinar of 2021 to Address Irish Property Market Outlook
This webinar is part of the IoD Briefings Series, and we are delighted to announce that, in 2021, it will be sponsored by Accenture.
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Latest Qualified Chartered Directors Announced
IoD Ireland publishes list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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IoD Ireland Highlights 2020
Watch some key highlights from IoD Ireland over the course of 2020.
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Brexit: Institute of Directors in Ireland Welcomes Confirmation of a Trade Deal
The Institute of Directors in Ireland has today welcomed confirmation that the EU and the UK have reached agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal.
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Happy Christmas from all at IoD Ireland
Please note, the IoD Ireland office will be closed from close of business on Wednesday, 23rd December 2020, and will reopen on Monday, 4th January 2021.
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2020: “Seismic Year” of Upheaval Marked by Opportunities as Well as Challenges
Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland research in 2020 revealed the dramatic impact of both COVID-19 and Brexit on business leaders in Ireland.
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IoD Ireland welcomes Government announcement to extend interim period of Companies Act 2020
IoD Ireland has today welcomed the announcement from the Government that the interim period of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 has been extended.
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IoD Ireland Reacts to Latest Balance for Better Business Report
IoD Ireland has responded to the publication of the latest Government-backed Balance for Better Business report, saying “more transparency and planned succession planning is required for board appointments”.
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Staff Isolation and Team Cohesion Are Chief Remote Working Concerns of Business Leaders
The IoD Ireland Director Sentiment Monitor survey for Q3 2020 finds staff isolation and team cohesion, not productivity, are among the chief remote working concerns of business leaders. It also reveals findings on cyber security.
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“Triple Jeopardy” of US Election, EU-UK Trade Talks, COVID-19
Third-quarter survey finds 93% of business leaders in Ireland favour a Joe Biden victory for better trade relations with US, and also reveals increased optimism for EU-UK trade deal.
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“Pandemic Rollercoaster is Presenting Innumerable Challenges”
Findings from the latest IoD Ireland Snap Poll addressing issues such as the National Economic Plan, Budget 2021 and more.
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Ways and Means of Working Undergoing “Quiet Revolution”
Findings from the latest IoD Ireland Snap Poll addressing pandemic issues, such as digital transformation, remote working, business models and work-life balance.
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Last Lunch Bites Before Short Summer Break Gives Update on Irish Economy
This webinar was presented by Professor Alan Ahearne, Economic Advisor to An Taoiseach, Director of the Whitaker Institute, and Professor of Economics at NUI Galway.
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Business Leaders Fear Short-Term Brexit Impact and Brexit Trade Deal Failure
Key Brexit findings from the Director Sentiment Monitor Q2 2020, with business leaders believing Brexit impact in short and long-term will be negative.
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Passage of Bill to resolve ‘Catch-22’ Situation on AGMs Welcomed by IoD Ireland
IoD Ireland welcomes passage of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020, which addresses issues of holding AGMs during the current crisis.
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Institute of Directors Reacts to Government’s Stimulus Package
IoD Ireland welcomes the new economic stimulus package announced by the Government this afternoon.
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One-Third of Business Leaders See a ‘Second Wave’ of COVID-19 as Biggest Risk to Their Organisation
The latest findings from the Director Sentiment Monitor for Q2 2020.
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Latest Qualified Chartered Directors Announced
IoD Ireland publishes list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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Nearly 1 in 8 Business Leaders Believe All Staff Will Return to Companies’ Office/Workspace
Latest findings from an IoD Ireland Snap Poll looks at remote working, future of offices, and more.
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IoD Urges Government to Move Quickly to Resolve AGMs Dilemma in Current Crisis
This addresses the issue of holding physical and virtual AGMS during the current crisis.
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IoD Ireland Member Survey Results 2020
Quality of IoD Ireland membership rated high in latest Member Survey findings.
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“Seismic Shift” Anticipated in Growth Opportunities Across all Markets in 2020
Latest findings from the Director Sentiment Monitor for Q1 2020.
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90% of Business Leaders Want Law Amended to Allow Virtual AGMs During Crisis
IoD Ireland call to ODCE and, the Department for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, to deal with AGM issue in current crisis.
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74% of Irish Business Leaders Don’t Believe EU-UK Trade Deal Achievable in 2020 as Post-Brexit Trade Talks Resume
Latest Brexit related findings from the Director Sentiment Monitor for Q1 2020.
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IoD Ireland Publishes List of Newly Qualified Chartered Directors
IoD Ireland publishes list of recently qualified Chartered Directors.
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IoD Ireland Launches ‘COVID-19 Resources and Guidance’ Online Hub
IoD launches new dedicated resource for members.
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COVID-19 Heralds “Dramatic Reversal in Business Confidence”
Latest findings from the Director Sentiment Monitor for Q1 2020.
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Notice: The IoD Ireland Office is Closed Temporarily
IoD Ireland notice.
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Insights Into Building a Powerhouse Board
IoD Ireland CEO Maura Quinn features in the Joe.ie ‘Building a Powerhouse Board’ podcast.
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“New Era” as Ireland Will Need to Be “Mindful” of Our Future Relationships With the UK and the EU
IoD Ireland CEO Maura Quinn comments on Brexit Day.
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‘Brexit Day’ Sees Irish Business Leaders Focused on EU and UK Relationships
Latest findings from the Director Sentiment Monitor for Q4 2019.
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