Research
Director Sentiment Monitor Q4 2020
The latest findings on the economy, business continuity, business models, return to company workplace and governance issues.
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Research Reports
Research
Director Sentiment Monitor Q3 2020
The latest findings on the economy, Brexit, governance, remote working, and cyber security.
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Research
Director Sentiment Monitor Q2 2020
The latest findings on the economy, business confidence, Brexit, COVID-19, Government performance.
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Research
Director Sentiment Monitor Q1 2020
The latest findings on COVID-19, talent availability, sustainability, tax reform, senior executive remuneration, and governance oversight and internal controls.
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Director Handbooks
Handbook
Fourth Edition: Directors’ Handbook
The fourth edition of the Directors’ Handbook, produced together with McCann FitzGerald, is now available. Incorporating directors’ duties under the Companies Act 2014 and reflecting company law up to 1 September 2019, the fourth edition Directors’ Handbook is a comprehensive guide for directors and boards in Ireland.
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Handbook
Third Edition: A Handbook for Directors of Regulated Financial Services Companies in Ireland
This Handbook is in association with McCann FitzGerald. This updated 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.
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Governance Codes
Codes
Charities Governance Code 2018
Outlines minimum standards charities should meet to effectively manage and control their organisation.
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Codes
William Fry and IoD Guidance on UK Corporate Governance Code
Outlines the key changes to the new UK Corporate Governance Code.
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Codes
UK Corporate Governance Code (2018)
Published on 16th July 2018 by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
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Codes
Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies
Outlines framework for best practice in corporate governance by both commercial and non-commercial State bodies.
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ODCE Information Booklets
Booklet
Company Liquidation and the Committee of Inspection: A Quick Guide
This information booklet, produced by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE), outlines the role of a committee of inspection under the Companies Act 2014.
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Booklet
The Principal Duties and Powers of Liquidators, Receivers and Examiners under the Companies Act
This information booklet, produced by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE), outlines the Principal Duties and Powers of Liquidators, Receivers and Examiners under the Companies Act 2014.
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External Research
Research
Age in the Workplace Employment Report 2019
The William Fry Employment Report 2019, which looks at some of the current issues around two well debated topics - an ageing workforce and mandatory retirement.
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Research
Get Prepared for PAYE Modernisation - A Quick Guide For Irish Businesses
In 2018, the IoD partnered with the Irish Tax Institute and the Small Firms Association to launch a new guide to help over 200,000 employers across Ireland to get ready for the biggest change in Revenue’s payroll reporting and compliance regime in almost 60 years.
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Annual Reports
Annual Reports
Annual Report 2019
Read the IoD Ireland Annual Report for 2019, which outlines key achievements and activities for the business.Forewords by Harry Lorton, President, IoD Ireland, and Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, IoD Ireland.
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Annual Reports
Annual Report 2018
Read the IoD Ireland Annual Report for 2018, which outlines key achievements and activities for the business. Forewords by Michael Somers, President, IoD Ireland, and Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, IoD Ireland.
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Annual Reports
Annual Report 2017
Read the IoD Ireland Annual Report for 2017, which outlines key achievements and activities for the business. Forewords by Michael Somers, President, IoD Ireland and Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, IoD Ireland.
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Annual Reports
Annual Report 2016
Read the IoD Ireland Annual Report for 2016, which outlines key achievements and activities for the business. Forewords by Des Lamont, President, IoD Ireland and Maura Quinn, Chief Executive, IoD Ireland.
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