Ireland: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

On 20 April 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published a feedback report on the review it carried out last year on a cohort of Irish fund management companies on board effectiveness through the lens...

The Central Bank of Ireland (“Central Bank”) has published its findings from a review of board effectiveness through the lens of diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) in the fund management company (“FMC”) sector — the first standalone D&I review conducted in this sector. The Central Bank’s overall assessment is that, while some positive practices were identified, more work needs to be done to enhance board effectiveness through the lens of D&I, with issues identified in governance processes across all firms reviewed and varying levels of understanding of D&I leading to uneven embedding of D&I across those governance processes.

Board diversity has become a headline issue in governance circles, and for good reason. A board that brings varied perspectives to the table is better equipped to challenge assumptions...

The Regulations require organisations to report on their gender pay gap based on a snapshot date in June 2024.

On 15 November 2024, Glass Lewis (GL) published its 2025 Benchmark Policy Guidelines for the UK and for Shareholder Proposals & ESG-Related Issues.

Diversity, equity and inclusion ("DE&I") initiatives continue to be incorporated into European financial services legislation apace, particularly in the context of the achievement of wider environmental, social...

On 30 March, 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "CBI") published a revised individual questionnaire ("IQ") template and guidance for regulated financial service providers ("RFSPs")...

Employers looking for alternative ways to ensure key employees are incentivised to perform and grow value in the business should consider equity plans.

On 2 March 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") published its Central Bank") published its Securities Markets Risk Outlook Report for 2023Opens in new window ("Report").