IoD Ireland Members' Update
October 2022
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Dear Anne,
I hope this finds you well. At our recent IoD Ireland Autumn Lunch, An Post CEO, David McRedmond, commented on how being a director/leader is a privilege. He added that as leaders we all have a responsibility to ensure fairness for our staff, but also ensure we are providing an environment that allows for and does not stifle growth. As we head into the final quarter of 2022, this is an important thought that all leaders and directors should be reflecting on.
Last week, I was delighted to express my congratulations to all of those who received their Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction, part of the Chartered Director Programme, at our graduation event at the Thomas Prior Hall. This is a significant accomplishment and highlights the importance these leaders saw on progressing their own professional development. As our President Imelda Reynolds CDir reflected on the night, we are in a volatile and uncertain environment, and we hope that the Chartered Director Programme has given these participants the confidence and courage to make leading contributions to their boards and businesses into the future.
Member views and insights are extremely important to us here at the IoD. So, for this reason I would like to remind you that our current ESG survey is out in the field, ‘ESG Leadership Survey'. This research is being conducted in partnership with the Diligent Institute.
I am delighted to announce the launch of a new one-day workshop next month on the charity sector, at a special discounted price. This workshop titled, ‘Leadership and Governance for Charities in Ireland’, will be delivered by one of our most experienced course leaders, Marie Collins CDir, Chartered Director.
On behalf of the IoD, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paddy Galvin, former President of IoD Ireland, who passed away recently.
Thank you.
Caroline Spillane CDir
Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland
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At this IoD Briefing webinar, Karen Forte, Independent Non-Executive Director, and Kevin Neary CDir, Non-Executive Director/Entrepreneur, will give their advice and personal insights on joining the boards of a broad range of companies as a non-executive director.
This event is exclusive to IoD Ireland members and is free of charge.
The IoD Briefings series is kindly sponsored by Accenture.
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This event is exclusive to IoD Ireland members, and is free of charge.
The Lunch Bites @ the IoD Series is kindly sponsored by IQ-EQ.
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ESG Course| Leading Sustainability: What Directors Need to Know and How to Do It | Limited Places Left
We have limited places now left in our second online ESG course this autumn. Book your place and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to strengthen your organisations’ orientation towards sustainability.
This course will take place over four in-depth half-day sessions, and will be led by Professor Simon Haslam, Chartered Director. The course fees are €1,500 plus VAT for IoD members, and €1,950 plus VAT for non-members. Please note places are limited. For more information, please click on the 'Book Now' button below.
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Setting Your Board Up For Success – Getting Board Information Right
8th November 2022 | 9:00am - 12:30pm
Trainer: Dr Margaret Cullen, Non-Executive Director
Format: In-class workshop
Location: Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford Road, Sandyford, Dublin 16
Cost: €295 ex VAT for IoD members; €345 ex VAT for non-members
This workshop is part of the IoD Essentials Workshop Series.
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Leadership and Governance for Charities in Ireland
30th November 2022 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
Trainer: Marie Collins CDir, Chartered Director
Format: In-class workshop
Location: Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford Road, Sandyford, Dublin 16
Special Cost: €160 ex VAT for IoD members; €200 ex VAT for non-members
This workshop is part of the IoD Essentials Workshop Series.
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IoD Ireland Graduations
Business Leaders Awarded with Distinction in Certificates and Diplomas in Company Direction
On Thursday, 29th September 2022, IoD 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 gold standard Chartered Director Programme.
Special recognition was given to six graduates who had achieved over 80% in the Diploma exam. In addition, the IoD recognised a further 27 graduates for receiving a Distinction in both the Certificate and the Diploma in Company Direction exams. All of these graduates were also gifted with a certified native Irish broadleaf tree from the IoD, each of which will be planted and certified in the graduates’ names by Wolfgang Reforest in Co. Wicklow.
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Interested in the IoD Chartered Director Programme?
The IoD Chartered Director Programme is the gold standard of director training, and the only body in Ireland that provides the full designation and recognition as a professional Chartered Director (CDir). By joining the programme, participants can build relationships with peer business and public service leaders in Ireland.
Register your interest today to take the next step in your professional career.
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Important Changes to Corporate Restructuring Law
Our latest Director Factsheet, from McCann FitzGerald LLP, looks at The EU Directive on Preventive Restructuring Frameworks (the “Directive”), which precipitated a pan-European review by Member States of their corporate restructuring statutes. Ireland preserved its examinership regime, introduced over 30 years ago. Ministerial regulations - the European Union (Preventive Restructuring) Regulations 2022 (the “Regulations”) – have made the changes to that regime required to effect the first phase of a process designed to bring examinership in line with the Directive.
Please note: To read this members’ only content, you must be logged into the members' area of our website. For more Director Factsheets, please visit our website.
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Dealing with Uncertainty: The Top Three Questions to Ask Your CFO
In this blog, written exclusively for IoD Ireland, Caroline Kirrane, CFA Charterholder, MBA, and Finance Course Leader at the IoD Ireland, offers her expert insights and outlines some areas of concern for directors in the current challenging environment and suggests some questions that directors can ask their CFOs in order to better understand the issues facing their businesses.
Please note: To read this members’ only content, you must be logged into the members' area of our website. For more blogs, please visit our website.
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IoD Autumn Lunch 2022
The IoD Ireland Autumn Lunch was held on Friday, 23rd September 2022, at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin 4.
In his address, Guest Speaker David McRedmond, Chief Executive Officer, An Post, reflected on the work of An Post during the pandemic. In particular, he acknowledged the notable work of the frontline staff, who helped to serve local communities and helped keep the country open. Mr McRedmond also reflected on some of the key issues that all business leaders are now facing, including An Post, such as upcoming new trade regulations, Brexit, and changes in EU Customs.
The IoD Ireland Autumn Lunch was sponsored by Odgers Berndtson.
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How to Lead and Motivate Your Workforce in a Post-Pandemic World
In this IoD Briefings webcast, recorded on Wednesday, 28th September 2022, Dr Melrona Kirrane, Associate Professor of Organisational Psychology, Dublin City University, presented her session titled, ‘How to Lead and Motivate Your Workforce in a Post-Pandemic World’
In the course of her presentation, Dr Kirrane discussed the post-pandemic work environment and how it continues to throw up a range of new challenges for leaders at every level in organisations.
The IoD Briefings series is kindly sponsored by Accenture.
Please note: To view this members’ only content, you must be logged into the members' area of our website. For more webcasts, please visit our website.
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Featured Member Benefit
Tailored D&O Liability Cover with Glennon Insurance
Glennon Insurance has created a tailored insurance solution for individual directors in Ireland, available only to IoD Ireland members. This exclusive insurance scheme covers executive and non-executive directors, and senior management against legal actions and their costs, and helps protect personal assets.
Glennon Insurance is delighted to offer IoD members a complimentary and confidential consultation regarding Directors and Officers' (D&O) insurance.
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Welcome to Our Newest Members
A warm welcome to some of our newest members:
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Scott McInnes, Director, Inspiring Change Limited
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Conor Hyde, Managing Director, BULLSEYE (The Food Marketing Hub Limited)
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Adrian Hill, Managing Director, Convergint
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Barry O’Leary, Chief Executive Officer, Housing Finance Agency plc
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Mark Walsh, Director, Walsh Mushrooms Group
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Fiona Guest, VP Global Integrated Marketing, Sage
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Declan Taite, Managing Director, Kroll
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Patricia McGuire, Head of Training, Expleo Academy International, Expleo Technology Ireland Ltd
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Members in the News
Sinead McDonald, Data Protection Officer (DPO) at global identity verification provider, ID-Pal, has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
Sharon Whitehead has joined the Board of ABP Food Group as a Non-Executive Director. Sharon is group Vice-President of HR at Smurfit Kappa.
Gary Kennedy has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of Goodbody Stockbrokers. Gary is currently the Chair of Greencore Group plc, Non-Executive Chair of Norcros plc and non-executive Director of Focus Ireland. He is also a member of the governing Council of IoD Ireland.
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In Memoriam
The Institute of Directors in Ireland would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paddy Galvin, former President of IoD Ireland, who passed away recently.
The Institute of Directors in Ireland would also like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of member, Ben Itty, who passed away recently.
May they rest in peace.
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Research Results: Director Sentiment Monitor Survey Q2 2022
Our latest IoD Ireland Director Sentiment Monitor (DSM) for Q2 2022 was published on 8th September. The new research reveals our members’ sentiment in relation to board skills, business confidence, succession planning, risk, the economy, the effect of the Government’s performance, and more. The report garnered considerable media coverage via outlets such as RTE's Morning Ireland, RTE.ie, Business Plus, and Women Mean Business.
Thank you all members who completed our recent Q2 and Q3 surveys. The results of our Director Sentiment Monitor for Q3 2022 will be published in October.
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Latest Government and Stakeholder News
Budget 2023
The Government has published a number of publications in relation to Budget 2023, including Budget 2023:Economic & Fiscal Outlook; Budget 2023: Tax Policy Changes; Budget 2023: The Use of Carbon Tax Funds 2023; Budget 2023: Financial Resolutions; and more.
Energy Measures and Supports for Business
The Government has already implemented a number of measures to help ease the impact of energy costs on enterprises. There are also a number of other Government supports and resources available to help mitigate the impact of these price rises on enterprises and to become more energy efficient, 'whether you are beginning your journey to sustainability or at an advanced stage'.
Enterprise Ireland: Europe’s Most Active Domestic VC Investor
A new report by PitchBook, a leading Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity investment platform, has named Enterprise Ireland as Europe’s most active domestic VC investor by deal count. The report, which covers the period 2018 to H1 2022, showed that Enterprise Ireland had completed 988 investments over that period, the most in any European country.
Second Call Under €100m Brexit Response Scheme for Agri-Food Sector
The Government has launched the second call for applications under the Government’s €100m scheme for the agri-food sector. The Scheme, introduced by Government at the end of 2020, has been established in recognition of the sector’s unique exposure to the impact of Brexit and other global trading challenges. Up to €30m is available under this second call, which is being administered by Enterprise Ireland. It is open to large, medium and small enterprises, engaged in the processing and marketing of primary meat and dairy products. Companies can make enquiries to CIS@enterprise-ireland.com. Eligible companies are invited to submit applications from Monday, 12th September, until the closing date on Friday, 11th November at 5.30pm.
MentorsWork Places Available
MentorsWork is a 12-week business-support programme that provides targeted supports to help SMEs across Ireland sustain and improve their business. It is done in partnership with SFA, Skillnet, IBEC, SBCI and Microfinance Ireland. Learn more on the Mentorworks website.
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Board Evaluation Service | |
The IoD Ireland Board Evaluation Service allows your organisation to learn how effectively your board is executing its roles and responsibilities. The service is efficient, robust, and completely confidential.
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IoD Ireland's Boardroom Centre is the leading independent source of non-executive directors and chairpersons in Ireland, and supports IoD members on their non-executive journey.
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IoD Ireland's Bespoke Board Training in corporate governance delivers, in a confidential setting, effective solutions for the development needs of your board.
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Blogs
If you are interested in contributing to our blog or for further information, please contact Paul O'Mahony at pomahony@iodireland.ie or call +353 1 411 0010.
General Queries
Should you have any queries relating to anything in this newsletter please get in touch, and we'd be happy to help T: 353 1 411 0010. E: comms@iodireland.ie. You can also follow us on our social network channels, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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