Events
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Feb 22
Governance Update-issues Posed in Moves to Public Sector Reform
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- Wed 22 Feb, 08:00 - 10:30
- Location
- IPA, 57- 61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
This governance update will take particular account of the issues raised in implementing the public sector reform plan.
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Jan 25
Standards and Codes of Conduct – Doing It Right and Achieving More
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- Wed 25 Jan, 08:00 - 10:30
- Location
- IPA, 57- 61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
This event will give examples of how conduct based on ethics and good values makes a key contribution to the pursuit of goals. Maurice Manning will discuss the rights of citizens, Josephine Feehily will outline approaches taken by the Revenue Commissioners and James Connington will discuss employee codes of conduct and service delivery.
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Dec 13
Board Committees - How Many Is the Norm and How Can Effectiveness Be Improved?
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- Tue 13 Dec, 08:00 - 10:30
- Location
- Institute of Public Administration, 57‐61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4.
The role of Board Committees is to assist the board carry out its functions and to make the board decision making and deliberations more efficient and effective. This briefing will discuss the role of committees and other sub‐board structures, how they should relate to the governing board/authority and issues around terms of reference, composition, levels of delegation and reporting.
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Nov 30
Round Table: Making Audit Committees More Effective
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- Wed 30 Nov, 12:15 - 14:15
- Location
- IPA, 57- 61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
This round table event will afford participants the opportunity to discuss the challenges of insuring an audit committee operates effectively.Attendance is by invitation to Forum Members and selected others.
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Nov 15
Risk Management - Meeting Requirements and Supporting Innovation
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- Tue 15 Nov, 08:00 - 10:30
- Location
- IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road
This event will include speakers who are familiar with best practice and discuss whether risk management policies support or inhibit innovation.
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Sep 13
Setting & Delivering Strategic Priorities
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- Tue 13 Sep, 07:30 - 09:30
- Location
- Institute of Public Administration 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4.
This event will address the important issues of the strategy development process, review of implementation and reporting of performance. In addition to the presentations, there will be a wider discussion involving a panel of expert contributors with their own insights on developing and implementing strategies in a public sector context.
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Jun 28
Role and Responsibilities of Board Members
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- Tue 28 Jun, 07:00 - 09:30
- Location
- Institute of Public Administration, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
This breakfast briefing will provide an overview of the roles of members of the boards of state, public and not for profit bodies. Board members require an awareness of the public sector governance guidelines together with an appreciation of the obligations and expectations associated with the role.
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Jun 14
Board Secretary Role – Challenges in 2011
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- Tue 14 Jun, 11:15 - 13:00
- Location
- Institute of Public Administration, Lansdowne Roard
The functions of the Board Secretary within state bodies and agencies is evolving in response to wider governance developments at a local organisational level and at national level. The Luncheon Round Table on 14th June will provide an update on governance issues, include contributions from experienced speakers, and address issues of particular interest to the participants
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May 24
Finance for Board Members
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- Tue 24 May, 08:30 - 11:30
- Location
- IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
A half-day event for board members and those who discuss financial information with the Board
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May 6
The Governance of IT and Information
events- Time
- Fri 6 May, 07:00 - 09:30
- Location
- IPA Lansdowne Road
This briefing will look at issues around the management of IT from the perspectives of board members and senior executives who may not be expert in the area.
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Apr 8
Good Governance - Setting the Tone From the Top
events- Time
- Fri 8 Apr, 06:30 - 12:00
- Location
- Institute of Public Administration 57‐61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4.
A special morning conference held jointly with accountancy body CIPFA will discuss governance leadership in organisations. This will include presentations on the ‘tone at the top’, board composition, appointments and the assessment of corporate governance.
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Mar 11
Persuasion and the Achievement of Public Goals
events- Time
- Fri 11 Mar, 08:00 - 11:30
- Location
- IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
The seminar led by Professor Gary Orren of Harvard will consider the three main ways an individual or group can influence others: command, negotiation and persuasion
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Feb 4
What Is Good Governance in the Current Environment?
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- Fri 4 Feb, 07:00 - 09:30
- Location
- IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
The purpose of this event on was to discuss the building of trust and confidence in the systems of governance and public administration.
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Oct 12
Role and Responsibilities in the Governance of Regulation - Accountability and Autonomy
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- Tue 12 Oct, 06:00 - 08:30
- Location
- IPA, 57- 61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
Regulators need to achieve a balance between understanding an industry while maintaining necessary independence. This briefing will take an up to date look at the governance of regulatory agencies, how conflicts between the commercial and other interests of the State are handled, and discuss costs and benefits of the regulatory environment in Ireland
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Sep 10
Strategy Preparation in Public Bodies
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- Fri 10 Sep, 06:00 - 08:30
- Location
- IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road
This briefing will address the issues around the preparation of strategic plans. This is a requirement on all public bodies. The discussion will be lead by speakers who will share their experiences on the identification of key strategic trends, managing consultations with stakeholders and preparing strategy statements.
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Jun 24
Risk Management- Creating and Protecting Value
events- Time
- Thu 24 Jun, 06:00 - 08:30
- Location
- IPA Auditorium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
The briefing will discuss ssues relating to board oversight of risk management, the role of a chief risk officer and the board audit and/or risk committees.It will draw on the experience and insights of people who have been involved in the standard setting process including the new ISO standard and in meeting the obligations in the Code of Practice for the Governance of State bodies,
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May 24
Role of the Secretary: a Key Element in Corporate Governance
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- Mon 24 May, 10:15 - 12:00
- Location
- IPA, Lansdowne Road
The next Governance Forum event at the IPA will be a round table discussion of the role of the Board/ Company secretary. The event will look at the increased expectations for the role in State bodies.
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Apr 20
Good Faith Reporting and Combating Fraud
events- Time
- Tue 20 Apr, 07:00 - 09:30
- Location
- Auditorium, Institute of Public Administration, Lansdowne Road
Procedures for Good Faith Reporting/ Whistleblowing Codes are an important feature of good governance. The Code Of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies requires them to have procedures for confidential disclosures. This briefing will discuss the issues surrounding the effective introduction of good faith reporting.
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Mar 9
Good Governance- Values and Culture or Rules and Regulations ?
events- Time
- Tue 9 Mar, 07:30 - 13:00
- Location
- IPA Auditorium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
This unique conference brings together key political figures, senior public officials and an external perspective of what makes for good governance. There will be presentations from Emily O Reilly, Ombudsman and Information Commissioner, Gerry Kearney, recently retired Secretary General and Roger Latham, President CIPFA and former Chief Executive of a large UK Local Authority. TDs Michael Noonan, Sean Ardagh and Pat Rabbitte each former members of the Public Accounts Committee will join a panel chaired by Richard Crowley, RTE Prime Time presenter.
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Feb 22
Maintaining Reputation and Dealing With the Media
events- Time
- Mon 22 Feb, 07:00 - 09:30
- Location
- IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road
A briefing around key issues in reputation management. The speakers will include Mark Little, Martin Mackin and Kieran Fitzgerald
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Feb 4
Meeting the Legal, Regulatory and Other Governance Obligations of State Bodies
events- Time
- Thu 4 Feb, 07:00 - 09:30
- Location
- IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road
A breakfast briefing to discuss how State bodies can meet the compliance requirements in the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. The speakers include Ercus Stewart, Employment Law Expert, Billy Hawkes, Data Protection Commissioner and Paul Turpin Governance Specialist at the IPA.
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Nov 6
Chairing the Audit Committee - Roundtable
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- Fri 6 Nov, 11:00 - 13:00
- Location
- 57-61 Lansdowne Road
The Governance Forum will host a round table discussion for Chairs of Audit Committees of State Bodies. All Audit chairpersons of member organisations are invited to attend.
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Oct 23
Regulating in the Public Interest - Is There Adequate Accountability?
events- Time
- Fri 23 Oct, 06:59 - 09:29
- Location
- 57-61 Lansdowne Road
There is regular criticism of the flow and burden of regulation. The number and governance of State bodies involved in regulation has been queried by the McCarthy Report. At the same time, there are constant calls for more regulation in areas where there is perceived to be a threat to the public interest.
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Sep 14
The New Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies (2009) - Implications for State Bodies
events- Time
- Mon 14 Sep, 06:00 - 08:30
- Location
- IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin
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Jun 25
Effective State Boards - What Are the Key Competencies Required in the Board Room?
events- Time
- Thu 25 Jun, 07:00 - 09:30
- Location
- IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin
This Forum event is designed to promote an active discussion on effectiveness in the board room.