Tom Ferris

The OECD, the Paris based think-tank, has recently published Regulatory Policy Outlook 2018  http://www.oecd.org/gov/regulatory-policy/oecd-regulatory-policy-outlook-2018-9789264303072-en.htm  This report provides an update on the efforts that different countries are making to improve the quality of their regulatory processes. The OECD report also suggests some innovative approaches to better regulation, while it […]

No matter what your position is in the Public Sector knowing how to write well will always be advantageous. This October PAI hosted a variety of seminars and workshops, which covered a range of different writing competencies, all of particular relevance to Public Sector professionals. Whether you are writing a […]

Declan McCormack

Planning is key to eInvoicing readiness for April 2019/April2020

With less than six months to go to the 18 April, 2019 deadline, by which central Government public bodies need to be able to accept and process eInvoices in accordance with the European Directive and national eInvoicing approach, eInvoicing is now […]

Dr Dennis Jennings

In the first of these blogs, I highlighted what seemed to me to be two of the major omissions in The Data Sharing and Governance Bill, as published:  The lack of a clear and unambiguous statement of what is meant by Data Sharing, and how it will, in […]

Sarah Marriott

Two top tips for effective business writing – Think about the why and the who!

Effective writing can be a vital tool for communication, both inside and outside an organisation. Too often, though, communications are unclear and unfocused – and so fail to fulfil their potential.

Successful writing involves planning – […]

John Larkin

The implementation of Directive 2014/55/EU on e-invoicing in public procurement creates an obligation on all public sector bodies to be able to receive and process invoices electronically.

The implementation of this directive should not be seen as an end in itself, but an opportunity to streamline AP processes and […]

Public Affairs Ireland host a range of courses designed for legal and Public Sector professionals. We are committed to keeping those with regulatory responsibilities up to date on legislative changes, so that they can effectively deliver their services to the Public. This month PAI  hosted a variety of legal events […]

On Friday, 28 September 2018, Public Affairs Ireland hosted the first conference in our new series of CPD Compliance events. PAI welcomed delegates to the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Dublin 8, serving coffee and pastries on arrival.  This series of compliance conferences have been specially tailored towards the continuous […]

Throughout September Public Affairs Ireland ran a number of courses designed to allow our clients to develop both professionally and personally. September is the ideal time to up-skill and advance in your career and PAI’s events provided attendees with the perfect opportunity to do so! Whether you need to learn […]

Tom Ferris

A commitment on the final page of the Programme for Government to – “… establish an easily accessible portal to provide details of all… public consultations” has now been met with the launching of the Public Consultations Portal. That portal is accessible on the website Gov.ie https://www.gov.ie/en/consultations/.

Public consultations […]