Irish Region
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Welcome to the Irish Region
We are the Irish Region of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, which provides thought leadership and international recognised qualifications for everybody working in governance. Our professional network supports a growing community of over 600 chartered secretaries and more than 200 students and affiliate members, many of whom work in governance, risk and compliance in Ireland.
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland - Irish Region's services include guidance on technical issues, such as the provisions of the 2014 Companies Act, training, qualifications, CPD and networking events, regular email briefings and online recruitment services. Use the tabs below to find out more about our Institute, and our governance. Click here to find out how to join us.
Contact the Irish Region
For membership and study enquiries please contact the student and membership team:
Upcoming events
Update on Companies Bill 2024 and other developments
23 January 2025
Join our forthcoming webinar with Conor Sweeney, Managing Director of CLS Chartered Secretaries and Past President of the Irish Region on Thursday 23 January 2025. Read more
Latest news
Change of Procedure for lodging Section 137 Bonds
03 October 2022
As a brief re-cap first of all, under Section 137 of the Companies Act 2014 every Irish registered company must have at least one director appointed who is an EEA resident. Read more
Latest blog
Extension of Virtual AGMS to 31 December 2024
19 December 2023
On the 15th December, 2023, the Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary TD, announced that the interim period of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 which relates to the holding of virtual meetings, including AGMs, had been further extended to 31 December 2024. Read more
