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IoD Members’ Update April 2022

It was a pleasure to welcome members and their guests at our Spring Lunch last week. The address by Minister Michael McGrath, Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform, covered a range of important issues of the day, not least the many challenges faced by business and Government through the first quarter of the year.

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IoD Members’ Update March 2022

I am looking forward to meeting many of our members in person once again at our IoD Spring Lunch, on Friday, 1st April, at the InterContinental Dublin Hotel. Minister Michael McGrath TD will be our Guest Speaker at an uncertain time for Ireland and, indeed, the world.

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IoD Members’ Update February 2022

The lifting of many of the public health restrictions has provided a bright and encouraging start to the new year. So, did our recent event with Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor, Central Bank of Ireland, when he outlined his expectation that growth would return to pre-pandemic levels.

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IoD Members’ Update January 2022

I would like to wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2022. We are delighted to publish the latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors. Congratulations to you all. I also extend best wishes to all commencing or continuing the programme this year.

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IoD Members’ Update December 2021

Our quarterly Director Sentiment Monitor surveys provide us with valuable insights and feedback from you on a range of issues and your continued engagement with our research questionnaires is much appreciated and valued. 

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IoD Members’ Update November 2021

One of the more striking revelations in our most recent quarterly Director Sentiment Monitor (DSM) survey (Q3 2021) was the finding that 34% of respondents said that their primary board doesn't have a succession plan in place to replace board members.

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IoD Members’ Update October 2021

There are many key milestones on the national and international agenda in the coming weeks, which will have potentially serious ramifications for our economy and wider society. Budget 2022 and the National Development Plan are looming large, as is October 22nd, the date when the remaining pandemic restrictions are due to lifted.

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IoD Members’ Update September 2021

With the phased lifting of many of the remaining COVID-19 public health restrictions, the third and fourth quarters of 2021 will be significant. Even before An Taoiseach’s address to the nation on 31st August, the recent resurgence of optimism was already evident amongst our members who responded to our Director Sentiment Monitor (DSM) survey for Q2 2021.

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IoD Members’ Update August 2021

Three important pieces of legislation have been passed by the Oireachtas recently and subsequently signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins. You can find more specific information in this ezine on the passing of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021, the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019, and the Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021.

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IoD Members’ Update July 2021

As we begin the summer holiday season in Ireland, we have some reasons for optimism, with the accelerated rollout of the national vaccination programme across age groups, the reopening of much of society and the welcome economic growth forecasts.

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IoD Members’ Update June 2021

The ongoing rollout of the national vaccinations programme is offering real hope to business and wider society alike. The sense of increased optimism is tangible and in stark contrast to the dark days of winter. Caution is still the watchword, of course, but a return to some semblance of ‘normality’ by the third and fourth quarters of the year appears to be very much on course.

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IoD Members’ Update May 2021

We are delighted that our online workshops and networking events continue to to be in high demand and we will be announcing more in due course, so book early to avoid disappointment. The next available cohort for the Chartered Director Programme is Cohort 73, which will begin in September 2021.

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IoD Members’ Update April 2021

As the Government treads cautiously on its planned reopening of the economy and society, in parallel with the rollout of the national vaccination programme, there are some grounds for optimism as we move to a more normal time.

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IoD Members’ Update March 2021

As we mark the first anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Ireland, it would not be an exaggeration to say that so much has changed. Much analysis and commentary will be conducted over the coming days and weeks on the transformation of everyday life, but it is safe to say, from many perspectives, that the impact on people's lives and business has been immense.

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IoD Members’ Update February 2021

We are delighted to announce that our 2021 Workshop Programme has commenced. It will take place online due to current restrictions. Our first workshop, ‘Great Strategy in Uncertain Times’ with Dr Simon Haslam CDir, is already booked out and a waiting list is in operation. We will be announcing further online workshops and online networking events in the coming weeks and months.

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IoD Members’ Update January 2021

As we welcome 2021 and a new decade amidst Level 5 public health restrictions, it is to be hoped that we can look to the future with the early stages of a phased vaccine roll-out also taking effect. This year, as with the previous one, IoD Ireland will continue to provide you with a dynamic range of online services and member benefits over the coming months.

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IoD Members’ Update December 2020

We are in the final weeks of what has been an extraordinary year. The country has moved to altered restrictions for December and, while the public health measures beyond that are uncertain and may require further action in January, there is a sense of optimism with the promise of several vaccines tantalisingly close.

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IoD Members’ Update November 2020

We are now over a month into the final quarter of what has been an exceptional year, as the country finds itself under Level 5 restrictions to try and counter the ‘second wave’ of COVID-19. Simultaneously, we are also approaching the deadline for the end of the Brexit transition period without a trade deal between the UK and the EU.

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IoD Members’ Update October 2020

As we look ahead to the Government's publication this month of Budget 2021 and the National Economic Plan, these forward looking documents will be important roadmaps for economic recovery. Business leaders the length and breadth of the country will be eagerly awaiting these announcements and seeking further stimulus measures. One thing is for certain: these must be living documents which remain adaptable and agile to the exigencies of COVID-19 and Brexit.

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IoD Members’ Update September 2020

This month, IoD Ireland is delighted to be recommencing our Chartered Director programme, in line with government and health guidelines. We will also be running an exciting series of webinars through the autumn and winter periods, beginning this Thursday with Mark Kennedy of Mazars looking to the future with his presentation, 'Preparing for 2021 - A Make or Break Year?'. We will also continue to bring you exclusive and insightful blogs, Directors' Factsheets, Member Profiles and other original content.

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IoD Members’ Update August 2020

The results of our Director Sentiment Monitor for Q2 2020 were never going to paint a pretty picture. It was the quarter where much of the economy either ground to a halt and/or adjusted to the new realities and ongoing uncertainties brought about by COVID-19. Some key findings and the full report can be found below. Thank you to all who participated.

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IoD Members’ Update July 2020

With the recovery stage for society and business now underway, following the unprecedented challenges of the last four months, the coming weeks will need to be faced with positivity and optimism. This is a time for leaders to lead from the front, and to make difficult decisions if required, while mapping the journey back to some semblance of normality, albeit in a much-changed world.

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IoD Members’ Update June 2020

The world of work as we know it is in the midst of a revolution. Much has been learned from the last few weeks in terms of home/office working. The conduct of business and meetings has moved into a predominantly virtual environment. Strong and brave leadership has never been more relevant and more necessary both at a personal and national level. We all have a role to play.

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IoD Members’ Update May 2020

The business environment for companies and directors in Ireland and elsewhere is changing day-by-day during the COVID-19 crisis. It is important that in the current, constantly evolving situation, where directors are making decisions in the best interests of the company, that current Irish Company Law provisions do not impose unrealistic demands on directors which may have far-reaching personal consequences for them personally.

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IoD Members’ Update April 2020

‘Unprecedented times’ and ‘unchartered territory’ are two phrases that have been used frequently over the past month, and with good reason. It has been an extraordinary period. It is to everyone’s credit that the level of co-operation and co-ordination with the Government’s measures has been so effective and timely in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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IoD Members’ Update March 2020

With the formation of the next Government after General Election 2020 still inconclusive at a time when EU-UK trade negotiations are about to begin in earnest and the Covid-19 coronavirus is also impacting international trade, the prevailing level of uncertainty for the business community remains a challenge.

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IoD Members’ Update February 2020

These are interesting times, with so-called Brexit Day now part of history and EU-UK trade negotiations beginning in earnest, plus a General Election imminent. These events are addressed in this month’s newsletter as we include the results of our two most recent pieces of research: our quarterly Director Sentiment Monitor for Q4 2019, which features Brexit-related issues, and a pre-General Election Snap Poll we conducted amongst our members in the days following the calling of the election.

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IoD Members’ Update January 2020

We would also like to start the year with a thank you to you, our members, for making IoD Ireland the organisation that it is. Last year, we had our highest number of members joining the organisation. Your attendance and engagement at IoD events, professional development training, and your feedback on all our activities and resources, ensure that we strive continually to surpass expectations and to maintain the highest standards.

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IoD Members’ Update December 2019

With the year closing out, we look forward to seeing many of you at the IoD Christmas Lunch, kindly sponsored by Arkphire, on 13th December. And, as we look to 2020 and an exciting Spring Training Programme about to be announced, we wish you all a Happy Christmas.

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IoD Members’ Update November 2019

One of the many highlights of the past month was undoubtedly the presentation made by Matt Ryan, Co-Founder and Director of the Press Up Entertainment Group, as part of our Breakfast and Evening Briefing series, kindly sponsored by Mazars. Fear not, if you missed a riveting talk, as you can access a webcast of this event exclusively in our Members' Area. We were also delighted to partner recently with McCann FitzGerald for the 'Gender Pay Gap Reporting - Getting It Right' event. The briefing presentation from this event, is also available in the Members' Area of our website .

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IoD Members’ Update October 2019

Our autumn programme of events and workshops have proven very popular. These have included events with Mark Kennedy, Managing Partner, Mazars (sponsors of the Breakfast and Evening series), Jane Suiter, Director, Fujo, and Peter Turley, Founder, SALESTalk. We have also held our annual Autumn Lunch, sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland, with our guest speaker Michael Stanley , who addressed IoD members and their guests.

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IoD Members’ Update September 2019

With summer officially over, we have a packed itinerary lined up for you this September. Our upcoming events include: an Evening Briefing, kindly sponsored by Mazars, on ‘Tax, Trade and Change - Implications for Budget 2020 and Beyond’ on 12th September; a Lunch Bites @ the IoD event, kindly sponsored by IQ-EQ, on ‘ Democracy in Ireland and Beyond - The Role of the Citizens' Assembly and Journalism’ on 18th September; our Autumn Lunch , kindly sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland, on 20th September; and an Evening Briefing on ‘SALEStalk for the NOW Generation’ on 26th September.

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IoD Members’ Update August 2019

The past month also saw our annual Summer Get-Together on a pleasant evening in the Airfield Estate. It was great to see so many members at the event, and we hope you enjoyed the evening.

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IoD Members’ Update July 2019

As you will see from our latest offerings below, we have put together a comprehensive Autumn Training Programme in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway. If you haven't already done so, we hope you will join us for one or more of our insightful workshops.

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IoD Members’ Update June 2019

It's been a busy month for the IoD, with the appointment of our new President, Harry Lorton, the publication of two new pieces of research - on diversity, and our quarterly Director Sentiment Monitor for Q1 - as well as conducting numerous training workshops and events. Stay tuned for details on more IoD events coming soon.

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IoD Members’ Update May 2019

If you missed any of our recent Briefings series, kindly sponsored by Mazars, including those by Lucinda Creighton, former Irish Minister and now CEO of Vulcan consulting, Mary Connaughton, a CIPD Fellow, and Marian Finnegan, the Chief Economist and Director of Research for the Sherry FitzGerald Group, you can access their presentations by logging-in to the exclusive Member’s Area of our website.

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IoD Members’ Update April 2019

As the uncertainty around Brexit continues to impact the thoughts and plans of politicians and business leaders alike, the timing of our annual Spring Lunch provided a welcome opportunity to network and discuss the events of the day.

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IoD Members’ Update March 2019

As the days drift by and the uncertainty over Brexit continues to cast a shadow, the IoD has lined up an exciting series of events and workshops throughout the spring at which you can meet your fellow members and discuss the issues of the day.

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IoD Members’ Update February 2019

When we published the results of our Director Sentiment Monitor back in December, 32% of business leaders believed that Brexit was the single biggest risk factor facing their organisation. If anything, this figure is likely to have increased, given the continuing uncertainty around the impact of the UK's impending departure from the EU, now less than eight weeks away.

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