What Boards in Ireland Are Discussing Now — And What Risks & Regulatory Trends Are Next

In the fast-changing world of governance, boards must be agile and forward-looking. From new laws to tech disruption, several topics are climbing the priority list. Whether a public company, state body, or charity, boards investing in strong governance now are better placed for what’s ahead. Here are what many boards are wrestling with today—and what they expect over the next 12-24 months

Lionheart is delighted to announce that our Managing Partner, Patrick Downes, will deliver the keynote address at the Lucas Lecture 2025, taking place on 21 October at the Princess Grace Irish Library, Monaco.

The Lucas Lecture is a distinguished annual event honouring the role of the Irish diaspora in global military history. Established in memory of the heroism of Irish-American first responders on 9/11, it is named after Admiral Charles Lucas, the first recipient of the Victoria Cross.

Lionheart has been proud to support the lecture since its foundation, recognising its focus on values that resonate deeply with our work – courage, leadership, and service without borders.

Patrick’s theme, “Valour Without Borders: Irish Honour on the Global Battlefield”, will trace the extraordinary stories of Irish men and women who earned international honours such as the Victoria Cross, Medal of Honor, and Légion d’honneur, from the Wild Geese to modern heroes.

Supporting Board Secretaries – A Lionheart Knowledge Sharing Module

Board Secretaries are the linchpins of effective governance—but who supports them?

In this insightful module, Supporting Board Secretaries, we explore how consultants and governance professionals can better empower, guide, and collaborate with Board Secretaries to strengthen board performance and decision-making.

Discover how to:
✅ Clarify roles and responsibilities in evolving governance contexts
✅ Provide strategic and operational support to board secretaries
✅ Foster collaboration between consultants, executives, and board teams

Perfect for consultants and advisors working with boards, this session offers practical strategies to elevate the impact of governance professionals at the heart of every organisation.

Watch now and learn how to support the people who keep governance running smoothly.
HERE

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Supporting Board Secretaries – A Lionheart Knowledge Sharing Module

Board Secretaries are the linchpins of effective governance—but who supports them?

In this insightful module, Supporting Board Secretaries, we explore how consultants and governance professionals can better empower, guide, and collaborate with Board Secretaries to strengthen board performance and decision-making.

Discover how to:
✅ Clarify roles and responsibilities in evolving governance contexts
✅ Provide strategic and operational support to board secretaries
✅ Foster collaboration between consultants, executives, and board teams

Perfect for consultants and advisors working with boards, this session offers practical strategies to elevate the impact of governance professionals at the heart of every organisation.

Watch now and learn how to support the people who keep governance running smoothly.
HERE

#LionheartLearning #BoardSecretaries #GovernanceExcellence #IMCA #BoardSupport #ConsultingInsights #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Mastering LinkedIn – Reconnect & Build Powerful Relationships

Explore our latest Lionheart Learning Series module, hosted by IMCA CEO Patrick Downes and featuring LinkedIn expert Samantha Kelly.

Learn how to elevate your LinkedIn presence, reconnect with your audience, and build meaningful professional relationships that drive results.

🎥 Watch the full session on YouTube
HERE

Ideal for consultants, business leaders, and professionals ready to stand out online.

The hastily adopted Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions)(Covid-19) Act 2020 (the "Covid-19 Act") was one of the many pro-business measures of the Irish Government to the issues posed by the beginning of Covid-19 in 2020.

These statutory measures, which overrule a company's written constitution, were only implemented for a limited time and were set to expire on April 30, 2022 have now been extended by the Government until 31 December 2022

The Consumer Rights Bill 2022 Consolidates and updates existing consumer protection legislation that regulate the main types of consumer contract and introduces new and enhanced consumer protection measures. The Bill also gives effect to EU consumer rights Directives, namely:

(i) Directive 2019/770 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services;

(ii) Directive 2019/771 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the sale of goods; and

(iii) the main provisions of Directive 2019/2161 on the better enforcement and modernisation of Union consumer protection rules

The Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 has introduced the legislative basis for gender pay gap reporting and regulations under the Act will be published in the coming weeks. The regulations will require organisations with over 250 employees to report on their gender pay gap in 2022.

New Codes of Practice on workplace harassment and pay inequality published

April 19 2022

Happy Easter

15/05/2022

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ESG - A New Paradigm

05/05/2022