Events
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Oct 12
Role and Responsibilities in the Governance of Regulation - Accountability and Autonomy
events- Time
- Tue 12 Oct, 07:00 - 09:30
- 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
events- Time
- Fri 10 Sep, 07:00 - 09:30
- 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, 07:00 - 09:30
- 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
events- Time
- Mon 24 May, 11:15 - 13:00
- 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, 08:00 - 10:30
- 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
events- Time
- 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, 07:59 - 10:29
- 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, 07:00 - 09:30
- 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, 08:00 - 10:30
- Location
- IPA, 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin
This Forum event is designed to promote an active discussion on effectiveness in the board room.