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Caroline Spillane CDir | Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
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Dear Member
As we move into June, this edition brings together the latest insights, resources, events and opportunities to support you in your role as a director.
This issue includes developments shaping the governance landscape, such as expert perspectives on AI and Reputation and practical resources such as our Director Development Toolkit.
Our member spotlight this month falls on Professor Jean O'Sullivan, a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Professor at Trinity College Dublin, who shares her leadership insights and career highlights. We also invite you to contribute to our latest Risk and Business Confidence Snap Poll, ensuring your voice continues to shape our work in policy, advocacy, and director development.
Thank you for your continued engagement, and we look forward to supporting you over the coming months.
Best wishes
Caroline
Caroline Spillane CDir
Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Directors Ireland
| | RISK AND BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SNAP POLL | | |
Share your views in our latest Risk and Business Confidence snap poll. This quick poll (no more than 3 minutes) captures directors' views on risk, director liability, the government, and business confidence.
If you have already taken part, thank you for sharing your insights. Your anonymous responses will inform IoD Ireland’s policy, advocacy, and director development programmes. This member‑only poll ensures your voice helps shape the future of governance in Ireland. We appreciate your participation.
| | EXCLUSIVE UPCOMING EVENTS | | |
This event will address how AI can support and drive Ireland’s competitiveness agenda. As Ireland takes up the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at the start of July, this is a key opportunity for Ireland INC to demonstrate leadership in the development, governance and deployment of AI that strengthens national capabilities and unlocks long-term value.
Our expert speaker line-up includes: Mary O’Connor, Chief Information Officer, ESB; Dr Barry Scannell, Member of the Government's AI Advisory Council, and Partner, Technology Department, William Fry; and Neil Bowden, AI Business Development Executive, Dell Technologies. This event is held partnership with Dell Technologies.
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Ethical AI: Director Leadership, Risk, and Responsibility
9 June 2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Webinar
Examine the emerging risks and opportunities associated with AI adoption, from bias and transparency to regulatory compliance and reputational exposure. This exclusive webinar will include expert insights from guest speakers, Ger Perdisatt, Founder and CEO, Acuity AI and Joan Mulvihill, Technology Evangelist, Independent Non-Executive Director.
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Step Inside the Chartered Director Programme
16 June 2026 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Webinar
Join us for this upcoming webinar designed to give you a clear understanding of the Chartered Director Programme and the professional journey towards achieving the CDir designation.
This session will provide a practical overview of the programme, alongside first-hand insight from past participant, Mike Tangney, Finance Director, EMEA Google Customer Solutions, Google, on what you can expect at each stage.
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Summer Networking Reception
23 July 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Central Dublin
Save the date for the IoD Ireland Summer Networking Reception 2026. This highly popular event promises to offer an evening of lively conversations, connections, and opportunities to forge new professional relationship with fellow members.
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IoD Ireland member Professor Jean O'Sullivan is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Professor at Trinity College Dublin. Jean was recently shortlisted in the Social Entrepreneur Category of the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year 2026 Award on behalf of Global Emergency Care Skills, an organisation she founded that leads international training programmes across Africa.
A non-executive director and advisor, she brings expertise in governance, crisis leadership and global health. Read more about her career, leadership insights and board perspectives.
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Welcome to new members who joined in recent weeks
Whether you’re here for inspiration, knowledge, or to belong to a valued network, we’re delighted to have you as part of our IoD Ireland community.
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Meet our new Chartered Directors
Congratulations to those Chartered Directors who have passed their final professional review process, eligibility assessment and have become qualified CDirs.
| | DIRECTOR EXPERTISE AND INSIGHTS | MEMBER BENEFITS | | Explore our latest expert insights and timely thought leadership content tailored specifically for you as a director and leader. To explore the full range of what you have access to as a member, visit our membership benefits website page. | | |
CBI D&I & Board Effectiveness Report | Factsheet
Learn insights from the Central Bank of Ireland's Report. Including insights on board composition, succession planning, board evaluations & strategy. Courtesy of Simmons & Simmons.
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Reputation Matters | Thought Leadership Article
Discover why reputation is increasingly recognised as a strategic asset for organisations. Read this article by Alan Tyrell CDir, Chief Executive Officer, of the Reputations Agency.
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Navigating the Revised CSRD | Director Factsheet
Learn what the revised CSRD updates mean, inclusive of companies now in scope, the simplification of disclosure, and its transposition into Irish Law. Courtesy of Forvis Mazars.
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EU AI Act Update: What It Means | Article
Learn what has changed from the latest EU AI Act update, and what this means for AI Compliance. Courtesy of Ger Perdisatt, AI Advisor, Experienced COO & Board Member.
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The Evolving Nature of Board Succession Planning | Article
Succession planning drives strong governance and resilience. Read more in this article with Caroline Kinsella, Board & Members Services Director, IoD Ireland.
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The Tasks of the Board of Directors | Director Factsheet
This essential factsheet outlines the dual responsibilities of boards: driving long-term strategy and vision, and ensuring governance, oversight, and accountability.
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New Phoenix Lounge Opens in Dublin T1 | Complimentary Access
The T1 Lounge at Dublin airport has been refurbished and has now reopened as The Phoenix Lounge. As an IoD Ireland member you can gain complimentary access to this lounge, subject to availability.
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Dublin Airport Fast Track Passes | Complimentary Passes
All members should now have received two complimentary Fast Track passes. These passes will expire on 31st March 2027. See our FAQs below if you would like guidance or further information.
| | DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT TOOLKIT | EXCLUSIVE TO MEMBERS | | The exclusive Director Development Toolkit brings together guidance, tools and templates to help you get director ready. It includes resources on CVs, cover letters, biographies, and skills development. Access some highlighted elements below. The full toolkit is available on our website. | | |
NED Career Guide
Plan your path as a director with this essential director toolkit.
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Director Skills Guide
Assess you director skills and build your director competency.
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LinkedIn Profile
Optimise your LinkedIn profile with this essential resource.
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IoD LEARNING AND EDUCATION: DESIGNED FOR DIRECTORS
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The Audit and Risk Committee: An Introduction | Workshop 23rd September 2026
This workshop will offer a practical insight into the responsibilities, challenges, and strategic value of the Audi and Risk committees. Led by John O'Grady CDir, Chartered Director.
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AI Governance: Board Oversight and Accountability | Workshop 24th September 2026
Develop the board skills needed to ensure effective AI oversight and accountability in our new workshop. Led by AI Advisor, Experienced COO and Board Member Ger Perdisatt.
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(Pictured L to R: Joseph Stephens, Director of Resilience at the National Cyber Security Centre Ireland (NCSC); Caroline Spillane CDir, Chief Executive Officer, IoD Ireland; Gary Delaney, Managing Director and International Chief Information Security Officer, BNY Mellon, and Dera McLoughlin, Partner and Head of Consulting at Forvis Mazars)
Cybersecurity in Practice: A Boardroom Perspective
Directors and senior business leaders gathered for IoD Ireland’s Cybersecurity in Practice: A Boardroom Perspective event, which explored how boards can deepen their engagement with cyber risk in an increasingly demanding environment. Sponsored by Forvis Mazars.
Expert speakers for the event which included: Joseph Stephens, Director of Resilience at the National Cyber Security Centre Ireland (NCSC), Dera McLoughlin, Partner and Head of Consulting at Forvis Mazars, and Gary Delaney, Managing Director and International Chief Information Security Officer at BNY Mellon. The discussion was moderated by Caroline Spillane CDir, Chief Executive Officer, IoD Ireland.
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