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Caroline Spillane CDir | Wednesday, 8 January 2025
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Dear Anne,
Happy New Year. I hope you had a restful and refreshing Christmas break.
In my recent Business Post opinion piece, I highlighted three key areas the new Government must prioritise to support business leaders: infrastructure, housing, and global trade. These pillars are essential for building a strong foundation for success. At the Institute of Directors Ireland, we remain focused on providing directors, boards and business leaders with the tools, resources, and opportunities to strengthen their oversight and decision-making capabilities.
I hope you will make the most of your IoD Ireland membership this year with access to over 30 complimentary events, expert insights, tailored resources, and tax and legal advice to support your professional growth. Enhance your personal brand, shape Ireland’s corporate governance landscape, and enjoy premium perks like exclusive access to 116 Pall Mall, airport lounges, and lifestyle benefits. Also, enjoy exclusive rates on learning and education workshops and programmes.
This month's ezine highlights sustainability with a CSRD and ESG webinar, expert insights on sustainable literacy, and an event with Economist Jim Power on 2025 business outlooks amid shifting global governments and much more.
Best wishes,
Caroline Spillane CDir
Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Directors Ireland
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Becoming sustainably literate - why directors should care
Embracing the ESG agenda is no longer an option for Irish companies and their boards.
In this Business Post article, Professor Simon Haslam CDir, Chartered Director and Professor John Henry Looney, discuss why board members have a duty of care and responsibility to ensure that their companies are fit for purpose for a dramatically changed future.
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EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY IoD EVENTS FOR MEMBERS | |
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Advance your understanding of ESG legislation and director responsibilities, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in this in-depth webinar. Our expert speakers from Fieldfisher include Jonathan Moore, Partner, Planning and Environmental and Lars Raedschelders, Partner, Corporate M&A.
This webinar will discuss the CSRD requirement which came into effect for public interest entities greater than 500 employees on 1st January 2024. From 2025, other large companies (greater than 250 employees) will come into scope, and from 2026 listed SMEs. Book your place on this webinar below.
Eligible for 1 hour of CPD.
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Economic and Political Update 2025
6 FEBRUARY 2025 | 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location: The Westbury Hotel, Dublin 2
Learn the latest economic, and political trends, with expert speaker Jim Power, Economist and Media Commentator, who will provide valuable insights into both domestic and international developments in 2025.
Eligible for 1 hour of CPD.
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Meet Our Member: Pat Farrell CDir
In this month’s member spotlight, we are proud to feature Pat Farrell CDir, Chief Executive Officer of Irish Institutional Property (IIP). As a Chartered Director and accomplished leader, Pat brings a wealth of experience to his role at IIP. A passionate advocate for professional development and corporate governance, Pat’s journey to the boardroom exemplifies the importance of strategic vision, collaboration, and a commitment to innovation. Learn more about Pat’s achievements, insights, and contributions.
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IoD LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT: DESIGNED FOR DIRECTORS
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Workshop | Eligible for 2.5 hours of CPD
Gain the tools to chair a board or committee with confidence on our dedicated half day workshop, Chairing for Impact: Boards and committees. Learn the role and responsibilities of the chair and how to chair an effective board meeting. Led by Chartered Director and Governance expert Marie Collins CDir.
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The Euronext Dublin Rule Book | Book II: Listing Rules
Read the the Euronext Dublin Rule Book | Book II, which outlines the listing rule changes. The aim of this Rule Book is to simplify, streamline and align the existing rules with those of other Euronext jurisdictions, and to align Dublin’s advisory regime with the regime in place across other Euronext regulated markets.
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Briefing: New restrictions on the use of NDAs in employment equality claims comes into law
Director Factsheet
Our latest Director Factsheet details the scope of and the impetus for the recently introduced significant restrictions on employers with regard to non-disclosure agreements with employees ("NDAs"). This includes the exceptions to the general principle, and the significant change in practice that it likely heralds. Read more in this Factsheet.
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Director Development Toolkit
Member resource
The Director Development Toolkit is designed to help members shape their Non-Executive Director (NED) careers with confidence and purpose. The comprehensive toolkit offers step-by-step guides, skill mapping exercises, strategic planning templates, proven interview techniques, LinkedIn profile optimisation tips and much more.
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DORA/NIS2 compliance can be a competitive advantage as well as an obligation
Webinar recording and article
Bill McCluggage, CIO expert and IoD Faculty Member recently featured as part of an expert panel on a TechCentral.ie webinar. The session discussed the introduction of DORA and NIS2 and what it means for organisations in terms of compliance.
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GNDI Pulse Survey - Your opinion matters
IoD Ireland's research, advocacy and policy work is conducted to assess and analyse the issues that matter to you as a director and your board. As a member of IoD Ireland you are also connected to the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI).
GDNI are conducting two surveys to assess the issues that impact governance and organisations across the network. This research carries on from the GNDI Global online conference that took place in October 2024.
Both surveys should take no more than 2-minutes to complete.
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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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Congratulations to our newly Chartered Directors
Congratulations to those Chartered Directors who have passed their final professional review process, eligibility assessment and have become qualified CDirs.
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Creative Boardroom: Collaborate4Climate Exhibition
The Creative Boardroom: Collaborate4Climate project culminated in an exhibition showcasing the insights and learnings learnt through the project at the end of last year. The exhibition showcased the dynamic and creative solutions that Chartered Directors (from Ireland) and students (from NCAD and IADT) believe can address complex climate challenges. A digital version of the exhibition is available to download by clicking the button below. Members are encouraged to view and download this and bring the learnings from this project into your own boardroom and organisation.
IoD Ireland was delighted to be one of the partners in this project, alongside the Creative Futures Academy, and the Institute of Directors in Northern Ireland. Funded through Creative Ireland's Climate Action & Shared Island fund. The two-week exhibition took place at the NCAD Gallery.
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