Caroline Spillane CDir | Tuesday, 5 March 2024

Dear Anne,

Yesterday, we published our new research findings on State Board Governance. You may have heard/read about the new findings on RTE’s Morning Ireland, The Irish Times, the Irish Independent, and the Business Post.

While the findings shine a light on the reputational concerns members have when considering serving on State Boards, 72% of directors and business leaders would still consider applying for a State Board position.

There is a largely positive view on the current Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. Yet, there is also a desire for the Code to be revised to reflect the latest in governance developments and its provisions on oversight, accountability, and implementation.

Concerns were also raised on the recruitment process to State Boards, in respect of relevant experience and skills. The research findings are available to view on our website.

This survey is a starting point. We will conduct further research to shape our workshops/short programmes, events and content and to offer recommendations to Government on enhancing policy on the governance of State Bodies.

Thank you to everyone who took part. We will shortly reach out to those of you who have agreed to participate further in this research.

Caroline Spillane CDir

Chief Executive Officer

Institute of Directors Ireland 

Save the date | State Board Governance

15 MAY 2024 | 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Location: The Westbury Hotel, Dublin 2

Learn the essentials of being a director on a State Board. This Briefing will include a panel of experts address sharing their insights and views on State Board Governance. It will also address the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.

Please save the date for this event. All members will be notified as soon as registration opens.

IoD Ireland CPD Framework for Directors: This event fits under the Governance Frame Dimension. Attending this event can be accrued as part of your Chartered Director CPD.

The Audit and Risk Committee: An Introduction

Great governance requires risk management. Learn about the important role that audit and risk committees play in the governance of an organisation.

12 MARCH 2024 | 9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford, Dublin 16

Advanced Finance for Experienced Company Directors

Excel your corporate finance expertise. Join Caroline Kirrane, CFA as she deep dives into the financial health of a company.

19 MARCH 2024 | 9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford, Dublin 16

Cyber Security Fundamentals for Directors

Learn from a panel of prominent industry experts in this short programme. Addressing key areas such as cyber security, risk, regulation and more.

16 APRIL - 11 JUNE 2024 | 9:00am - 12:30pm

Location: Online

Psychology of the Boardroom

Improve boardroom engagement, collective decision making and overall effectiveness on this new short programme.

24 APRIL - 25 APRIL 2024 | 9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford, Dublin 16

Directors' Handbook: Fifth Edition

Learn the essentials of what you need to know as a Director. Our Dedicated Directors’ Handbook provides a valuable resource to directors in Ireland on their role and responsibilities. This Handbook is produced in partnership with McCann FitzGerald LLP. A digital version is available to all members on our website.

Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies

This Code provides a framework for the application of best practice in corporate governance by both commercial and non-commercial State Bodies. State Bodies should demonstrate their commitment to achieving the highest possible standards of corporate governance.

Director Factsheet

Read a detailed Director Factsheet providing more detail on the recent developments to the Debt Warehousing Scheme (DWS). The DWS was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic. This significant update will provide a lifetime for over 58,000 businesses who remain in the DWS and have an aggregate outstanding warehoused debt of €1.72 billion.

IoD Ireland CPD Framework for Directors: This factsheet fits under the Technical Knowledge and Skills Dimension. Reading it can be accrued as part of Chartered Director CPD.

Welcome to new members who joined in recent weeks

Whether you’re here for inspiration, knowledge, or to belong to a valued network and spark new connections, we’re delighted to have you as part of our IoD Ireland community.

Congratulations to our newly Chartered Directors

Congratulations to our latest Chartered Directors who have passed their final professional review process and eligibility assessment and have become qualified CDirs.

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