Corporate Governance courses in Ireland

Boards play a hugely important role in the overall leadership, governance and performance of public service bodies. As such, Board members need to be equipped with the knowledge and capabilities to enable and foster a well-functioning and effective Board. The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) has over the past 25 years developed unparalleled knowledge and…

In July 2024, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage published the Code of Governance for Local Authorities. The Code of Governance is the successor to, and builds upon, the previous Governance Principles and Governance Framework for the Local Government Sector (2015). This new Code of Governance is to be the centrepiece of the…

The updated revised Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies has applied from 1 September 2016. This is the key guidance document on the corporate governance expectations of State Bodies and other organisations operating to state body and public sector norms. The Code updates and expands on the previous code with additional guidance…

Public bodies and many other organisations in receipt of public support must insure that their corporate governance frameworks are of a best practice standard and that they are in compliance with specified corporate governance codes. This course will give insights into the principles on which codes are based, provide an overview of the key issues…