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SUMMARY:Introduction to Policy Making (online)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nEffective policy-making ensures that new initiatives are not only well-intentioned but also practical\, sustainable and capable of producing tangible benefits. It is a multifaceted and dynamic process that plays a crucial role in translating the political vision of a government into actionable outcomes that benefit society. \nA wide range of people and organisations strive to shaped and influence policy. They include Ministers\, civil servants\, political parties\, public bodies\, interest groups\, activists\, public opinion and the media. For public officials\, effective policy-making is especially important as it directly impacts the well-being and future of diverse and vulnerable populations. \nThis seminar is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the policy-making process\, highlighting the critical steps\, challenges\, and best practices involved. It will also cover the conceptualisation and development of policies to the evaluation and consultation stages. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstanding Policy-Making: Gain a clear understanding of the intricate processes involved in developing policies\, emphasising the preparatory work and consultation required to create effective policies.\nDifferentiating Public and Private Policies: Explore the distinct roles and objectives of public versus private policies\, including the overlaps and unique challenges faced by each sector.\nNavigating the Legislative Process: Learn about the journey of policy proposals from initial drafts through governmental and parliamentary scrutiny to becoming enacted legislation.\nEvaluating Policies: Familiarise yourself with the latest tools and guidelines for evaluating public policies\, particularly focusing on capital investment\, environmental impact\, and quality assurance.\nAssessment Techniques: Understand various assessment processes such as multi-criteria analysis\, value-for-money reviews\, and regulatory impact assessments\, which are essential for thorough policy evaluation.\n\n  \nA Note from your Trainer:\n“There is considerable evidence that work done in advance of decision-making yields benefits. Of course\, it must be acknowledged that policymaking is not a simple process. It is increasingly a complex\, dynamic\, interactive\, and demanding process. Policy proposals can come from a variety of sources; from Government Programmes\, Court decisions\, EU decisions\, international obligations\, think-tanks and from the public. It is a matter then for Governments to make policy decisions having benefited from the advice of their civil servants and their advisers. \nAlthough the process can vary depending on the context—such as government\, business\, or non-profit organisations—policy making follows a set of fundamental stages illustrating how ideas evolve from mere concepts into concrete actions that influence communities and nations. \nThe need to follow-up on policy implementation is particularly important in this era of scarce resources”. \n  \nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/introduction-to-policy-making/
LOCATION:Online\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260427T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260427T153000
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SUMMARY:Regulating Effectively in the Public Interest
DESCRIPTION:Full Seminar Details\nDate: Monday\, April 27th 2026\nTime: 9.30am – 3.30pm\nMethod of Delivery: Online Via Zoom\nFee: €495\nSeminar Overview\nRegulating in the public interest refers to the process by which government agencies or regulatory bodies create and enforce rules\, policies\, and standards to protect and promote the well-being of the general public. Effective public regulation plays a key role in ensuring proper governance and ensures the principles of transparency and accountability are upheld\, while maintaining public trust. \nPAI’s one day seminar will provide attendees with a comprehensive grounding and understanding of the key provisions of regulation\, the impact it has on society and the economy and the various regulatory strategies and legal processes related to regulation. It will focus on the interplay between regulation and society along with a focused guidance on niche regulatory challenges\, helping Regulatory Bodies stay ahead of evolving requirements. \nOur expert panel will discuss why proper regulation is necessary\, the approaches used to regulate effectively and relevant legal processes to include judicial review and appeals. \n  \nTopics of Discussion:\nAttendees will be given a comprehensive understanding of the key definitions and areas in relation to regulation in the public sector to include: \n• Definition and purpose of regulation\n• Different types of regulation (economic regulation\, social regulation and self-regulation)\n• The principles and benefits of good regulation\n• Differentiate between principles-based and rules-based regulation\n• Understand the tools available for effective regulation\n• Learn how to ensure regulation is proportionate and balanced\n• Explore various supervisory approaches and techniques\n• Understand the process of regulatory appeals\n• Identify the role of regulatory professionals as witnesses\n• Identify common pitfalls that lead to successful judicial reviews \n  \nIntended Audience:\nThis one day seminar is beneficial for those involved in regulatory decision-making\, public policy\, and governance\, for example Policy Makers & Legislators\, those working in regulatory agencies or government bodies responsible for overseeing industries such as healthcare\, finance\, environment\, or consumer protection. It is also suitable for Compliance & Legal Professionals and anyone working in public administration whose role is to serve the public interest. \n  \nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/regulating-effectively-in-the-public-interest/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251209T150000
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SUMMARY:Data Sharing and Governance Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:About the Masterclass\nData sharing brings significant benefits in the efficient delivery of public services and will ensure that citizens’ data is managed in a way that assures individuals that their personal data is treated with respect and only shared where necessary. \nThis Masterclass will discuss the impact of sharing information and the transparency and awareness of sharing arrangements between public bodies and the importance of consistency of approach and coherence in respect of data sharing across the entire public sector. \nLearning Objectives \n \nWho should attend?\nLegal practitioners\, public and civil servants and anyone who works in a GDPR role or with personal data. \nAll public sector bodies who need to be aware of and adhere to safe handling\, processing and sharing of information. \n\n\n\nTailored Training \nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/data-sharing-and-governance-masterclass/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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SUMMARY:Pensions Auto-Enrolment: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Briefing Overview:\nGet ready for the introduction of Ireland’s new Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System\, My Future Fund\, with PAI’s essential one hour online briefing. \nDesigned for HR professionals\, finance/accounts departments\, employers\, and business owners\, this session will give you a clear understanding of the new system\, its requirements\, and the actions you need to take. \nOur expert panel will cover the key features of My Future Fund\, including eligibility criteria\, contribution rates\, government incentives\, and implementation timelines — with a focus on the latest updates. You will gain practical insights into how auto-enrolment will impact your organisation\, what employer obligations are required\, and the steps you can start taking now to prepare. \nThrough expert-led guidance\, you will leave the session confident about your obligations and be ready to support your workforce through this important change. \nWhether you’re managing payroll\, advising employees\, or planning your organisation’s future pension strategy\, this session will ensure you stay informed and compliant. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to get ahead of the curve and make auto-enrolment a smooth transition for your business or organisation. \nLearning Outcomes: \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the key features and objectives of the Government’s Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System\, My Future Fund.\nUnderstand the timeline for implementation\, including recent delays and updated deadlines.\nIdentify who is eligible for My Future Fund and the responsibilities of both employers and employees.\nRecognise the financial implications for businesses and individuals\, including contribution rates and government supports.\nOutline the steps employers must take to prepare for compliance with My Future Fund requirements.\nDiscuss potential challenges and best practices for integrating My Future Fund into existing payroll and HR systems.\nEvaluate the benefits and drawbacks of auto-enrolment from both an employer and employee perspective.\nAccess reliable resources for ongoing updates and compliance support.\n\n  \nTopics to be Covered\nOverview of My Future Fund system \nInformation on contribution rates \nInformation for payroll operators \nEligibility – what are the pre-requirements for employees \nInterface between employers and Authority \nOverview of NAERSA’s role and functions \nEmployer obligations and responsibilities \nThe government’s communication programme: what the timescale will be over the next few months \nEnforcement\, compliance and fixed penalties – the legal elements for employers \nImplications for employees in existing pensions schemes and multiple employments \nWhat are the implications of the new scheme for both employers and employees? \nWhat employees must consider post-retirement (taxation) \n  \n  \nWho Should Attend?\nThis briefing will provide a comprehensive overview of the new savings system to both HR professionals\, finance/accounts departments and business owners in terms of how to prepare. It will also offer an opportunity for employees who do not have a workplace pensions scheme to be informed regarding the key points of the new system. \nThere will also be a designated question and answer opportunity at the end of each speaker briefing to pose questions to our expert panel. \n\nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/pensions-auto-enrolment-what-employers-and-employees-need-to-know/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251105T123000
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SUMMARY:Taking Climate into Account – The Corporate Governance of Environmental Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview\nThe Climate Action Plan 2025 (CAP25) represents the third statutory annual update to Ireland’s Climate Action Plan under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021. \n  \nBuilding upon the Climate Action Plan 2024\, “the Plan lays out a roadmap of actions which will ultimately lead us to meeting our national climate objective of pursuing and achieving\, by no later than the end of the year 2050\, the transition to a climate resilient\, biodiversity rich\, environmentally sustainable and climate neutral economy. It aligns with the legally binding economy-wide carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings that were agreed by Government in July 2022”. \n  \nThis seminar will explore how organisations are integrating environmental sustainability into their governance structures and strategic decision-making. This work examines the evolving role of boards of directors\, executives\, and shareholders in addressing climate-related risks and opportunities. It will also highlight best practices for aligning corporate governance frameworks with global sustainability goals (environmental\, social and governance – ESG)\, regulatory expectations\, and stakeholder demands. \n  \nBy focusing on accountability\, transparency\, and long-term value creation\, the seminar will highlight the critical importance of governance in driving meaningful environmental action and corporate climate responsibility. \n  \nKey Discussion Topics\n\nAn update on Ireland’s Climate Action Plan – where do we currently stand in terms of roadmap actions\nThe Economics of Climate Change and the Cost of Sustainability\nSustainability Reporting Standards – Promoting ESG\, Embedding Ethics and Avoiding Deception\nSustainable Corporate Governance – The EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) on ESG\n\n  \nIntended Audience\nBoard Members and Directors\, C-Suite Executives (CEOs\, COOs)\, Sustainability and ESG Officers\, Risk and Compliance Officers \n  \nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/corporate-governance-environmental-sustainability/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:ESG,Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250922T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250922T130000
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SUMMARY:GDPR Essentials (Overview of GDPR) - Half Day Online Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview \nUnderstanding the fundamental principles of GDPR helps individuals and organisations protect personal data\, ensuring privacy and preventing unauthorised access or misuse. Knowledge of GDPR empowers individuals with control over their personal information\, enabling them to exercise their rights effectively. Organisations must comply with GDPR to avoid substantial fines and legal repercussions and understanding the basics helps to ensure full compliance. \nBy grasping the basics of GDPR\, individuals and organisations can navigate the complexities of data protection\, ensure legal compliance\, enhance security\, and build a foundation of trust and ethical responsibility. \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n\nOverview of data protection law and the GDPR\nKey definitions: personal data\, data processing\, data controller\, data processor data subject\nSix Key Data Protection Principles\nAccountability Principle\nLegal Bases for data processing including consent\nData Subject Rights\nPersonal Data Security Breaches\nPrivacy by Design and Privacy by Default\nThe Role of the Data Protection Officer\nThe Data Protection Commission\nFines and Enforcement\n\n  \nIntended Audience  \nData Protection Officers\, Legal and Compliance Teams\, IT and Security Professionals\, Human Resources Professionals\, Customer Service and Support Staff and anyone dealing with personal information as part of their daily role. \nTailored Training\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/gdpr-essentials-overview-of-gdpr-half-day-online-seminar/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250612T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250612T131500
DTSTAMP:20250521T110346Z
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SUMMARY:Corporate Governance Seminar 2025
DESCRIPTION:Full Details\nDates: Thursday\, June 12th 2025\nTime: 9.30am – 1.15pm\nCPD:  4 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: In Person / The Radisson\, Blu Royal Hotel \nFee: €360 \n\n  \n\n‘A Note from the Chairperson’  \n‘I am extremely pleased to have been asked to chair Public Affairs Ireland’s Public Sector Corporate Governance Seminar. The Seminar will encompass presentations\, discussions\, and exchanges of views on the challenges currently facing the Public Sector. Corporate governance continues to evolve and extend in Ireland. The guidelines for the Public Sector – ‘Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies’  (2016) is now flanked by the ‘Irish Corporate Governance Code’\, published by Euronext last September. Both sectors are now well served by codes of corporate governance. Attendees at the Public Affairs Ireland Seminar will learn about both codes\, on Thursday\, 12th June\,  from expert speakers who will be discussing the challenges related to corporate governance. I look forward to chairing the Seminar’. \n– Tom Ferris\, Governance and Economic Consultant \n\nOverview\nPublic Affairs Ireland is delighted to announce our upcoming Public Sector Corporate Governance Seminar\, taking place live and in person on Thursday\, 12th June at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel\, Golden Lane. \nThis seminar will convene industry leaders\, board members\, policymakers\, ESG professionals\, and corporate governance experts to exchange insights on the key governance issues and evolving challenges facing the public sector today. \nWhy Attend? \nThe landscape of corporate governance is shifting rapidly in response to: \n\nEmerging trends\nRegulatory developments\nEvolving organisational expectations\n\nA key milestone in this evolution is the publication of Ireland’s first Corporate Governance Code by Euronext Dublin in September 2024\, which came into effect on 1st January 2025. \nThis new Code sets a robust benchmark for good governance in the Irish corporate sector\, aiming to strike a balance between transparency\, accountability\, and the realities of modern organisational and business operations. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn? \nOur expert panel will delve into: \n\nThe core requirements of the new Corporate Governance Code and it’s relevance for the public sector\nEnhancing transparency\, accountability\, and stakeholder engagement\nSustainability strategies\, corporate environmental responsibility and the role of ESG\nRepresentation on boards and equitable decision making – comparison progress made to date\nThe Legal Considerations of Governance in the Public Sector\nCybersecurity\, Data Governance and the growing impact of AI technologies in governance\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \nPublic sector executives\, Board and committee members\, Governance\, compliance & risk officers\, ESG and sustainability professionals & Policy advisors and regulators \nOur Agenda: \n \nThe event will also feature a networking break during the morning and a post-event luncheon for all attendees\, providing valuable opportunities to connect and continue the conversation in a more informal setting. \nWe are also pleased to introduce our sponsor for this event\, Mason Hayes & Curran\, whose continued support helps us deliver events of the highest quality. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pai.ie/events/the-evolving-corporate-governance-landscape-leading-the-way-with-insight-innovation-and-impact/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certificate in Policy Development,Corporate Governance,CPD (Continuous Professional Development),Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy,Master Class,Public Financial Management and Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250513T130000
DTSTAMP:20250219T095542Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: The Legislative Process and Drafting
DESCRIPTION:Full Course Details\nTitle: Masterclass:  The Legislative Process & Drafting\nDate: Tuesday\, May 13th 2025\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 3.5 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360\n  \nMasterclass Overview \nLegislative drafting can be defined as the drafting of legislation and of any writing which arises out of legislation. \nUnder the Constitution of Ireland\, the Oireachtas is the only institution of the Irish State that can make laws. Legislation starts as a Bill. The bill must be passed by the Dáil and the Seanad (the two Houses of the Oireachtas) before the President can sign the bill into law. When it is signed by the President\, the Bill becomes an Act and is added to the Statute Book. \nBills must pass through a number of stages before they are voted on by the members of the Oireachtas\, including a drafting stage. Once it is drafted\, a Bill must go through five stages before it becomes law. \nThis seminar will grant attendees the skills required when interacting and working closely with legislative updates and will offer a detailed outline on the legislative process involved in drafting a bill and the stages it must go through before it becomes law. It will also offer a detailed look at the structure of legislation and will incorporate relevant case studies and practical exercises for open discussion. \n  \nLearning Outcomes: \nThe seminar will cover the following areas of discussion: \n\nSeparation of Powers and types of legislation\nExamples of amending legislation\nStages of a Bill (Enactment\, Commencement)\nThe Role of the President and the Council of State\nStatutory Instruments – Delegates and Secondary Legislation\nLegislative Changes and Amendments – Orders and Regulations\nThe Impact of EU Law\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \n\nThis seminar will be of interest to all legal professionals and anyone involved in drafting legislation or working with legislative updates. \n  \n\n\nBooking \n\nMultiple Delegate Discount \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount \nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \n\nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below. \n 
URL:https://pai.ie/events/masterclass-the-legislative-process-and-drafting-2/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250402T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250410T160000
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Policy Development\, Legislative Drafting and Delivery
DESCRIPTION:Full Programme Details\n\nDay 1: Wednesday\, April 2nd | In Person | The Grand Canal Hotel D4\nDay 2: Wednesday\, April 9th | Online\nDay 3: Thursday\, April 10th | Online\nTime: 9.30am – 4.00pm\nCPD: 14 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Blended\nFee: €1750\n\n\nProgramme Overview\nThe development of public policy is a key responsibility of the Government and remains a key focus for all public servants. In recent years\, policy development has embraced new more inclusive approaches\, with an increased emphasis on consultation with key stakeholders and some internet based consultation processes for draft legislation. With the introduction of Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA)\, policy development has become a more focused and effective process. \nHowever\, while more inclusive\, the process of developing policy in key areas and drafting legislation to give effect to policy proposals remains a complex and time consuming activity for public servants. Understanding and bringing legislation through the legislative process can be a daunting prospect for officials. Legislation gives effect to government policies and it remains a constant challenge to ensure that legislation achieves the purpose and objective behind its introduction – it must also be accessible\, effective and robust. The legislative process in Ireland can appear to be a complex maze of procedures and formalities\, which can be difficult to understand\, but essential for public servants to accommodate and manage. \nThis blended programme provides practical guidance and background knowledge\, to enable participants to grasp and understand policy development and delivery. \nLearning Outcomes\nOn completion of this programme participants will know: \n\nHow policy is developed\nBest practice and latest techniques for policy development\nAbout the preparation and drafting of legislation\nHow the legislative process works\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThe programme is aimed at public servants involved in developing and delivering policy\, from initial research to implementation and evaluation\, who want to find ways to improve their own and their organisation’s policy-making and delivery skills. \nThe programme will be of direct relevance to those working in Government Departments and in the Public Service generally who are involved in the development of policy for their organisation and its effective enactment into legislation. It will be a practical and focused training course\, with contributions from a panel of speakers with expertise in policy development\, legislative drafting\, the conduct of the regulatory impact analysis and the legislative process. \nCertification\nAttendees will receive ICM Certification on successful completion of the programme including attendance and coursework assessments. \n\n\n\nTailored Training \nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \n\n\nMultiple Delegate Discount\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/icm-certificate-in-policy-development-legislative-drafting-and-delivery/
LOCATION:The Grand Canal Hotel | Zoom\, D04 X5X7
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241212T093000
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: The Legislative Process and Drafting
DESCRIPTION:Full Course Details\nTitle: Masterclass:  The Legislative Process & Drafting\nDate: Thursday\, December 12th 2024\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 3.5 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360\n  \nMasterclass Overview \nLegislative drafting can be defined as the drafting of legislation and of any writing which arises out of legislation. \nUnder the Constitution of Ireland\, the Oireachtas is the only institution of the Irish State that can make laws. Legislation starts as a Bill. The bill must be passed by the Dáil and the Seanad (the two Houses of the Oireachtas) before the President can sign the bill into law. When it is signed by the President\, the Bill becomes an Act and is added to the Statute Book. \nBills must pass through a number of stages before they are voted on by the members of the Oireachtas\, including a drafting stage. Once it is drafted\, a Bill must go through five stages before it becomes law. \nThis seminar will grant attendees the skills required when interacting and working closely with legislative updates and will offer a detailed outline on the legislative process involved in drafting a bill and the stages it must go through before it becomes law. It will also offer a detailed look at the structure of legislation and will incorporate relevant case studies and practical exercises for open discussion. \n  \nLearning Outcomes: \nThe seminar will cover the following areas of discussion: \n\nSeparation of Powers and types of legislation\nExamples of amending legislation\nStages of a Bill (Enactment\, Commencement)\nThe Role of the President and the Council of State\nStatutory Instruments – Delegates and Secondary Legislation\nLegislative Changes and Amendments – Orders and Regulations\nThe Impact of EU Law\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \n\nThis seminar will be of interest to all legal professionals and anyone involved in drafting legislation or working with legislative updates. \n  \n\n\nBooking \n\nMultiple Delegate Discount \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount \nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \n\nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below. \n 
URL:https://pai.ie/events/masterclass-the-legislative-process-and-drafting/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241211T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241211T130000
DTSTAMP:20250219T174415Z
CREATED:20220523T111011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T174415Z
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SUMMARY:Courtroom Skills - The Expert Witness
DESCRIPTION:  \nFull Course Details\n\n\n\n\nDates: Wednesday\, December 11th 2024\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 3.5 Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360 \n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\nThis half-day seminar forms part of our CPD Legal series and will outline the structure and jurisdiction of the Irish courts system. \nIt will look at the ethics involved with preparing to give evidence in formal legal settings and the difficulties this presents for legal representatives. It will also look at examination in chief and cross examinations. \nIt will explore legal proceedings and ancillary issues focusing on the presumption of innocence\, the duty to preserve documents\, procedural requirements for hearings and Data Protection\, Freedom of Information and Disclosure. \nThe seminar will also detail the direct examination and cross examination process\, including memory refreshing\, being in the witness box\, re-examination and advice for giving evidence. \n  \n\nParticipants in the courtroom skills training will gain:  \n\nAn introduction to courtroom skills\nOverview of courtroom procedures\, the order of events\, and the roles of different individuals\nUnderstanding of the structure of the Courts and Common Characteristics\nUnderstanding how to prepare to give evidence\, understanding the rules of evidence\, and delivering clear and objective evidence during the examination in chief.\nUnderstanding of Strategies and techniques for giving confident testimony under cross-examination.\n\n  \n\nWho should attend?\n\nThis seminar will be of interest to all legal professionals as well any person who has to attend the Courts Service as part of their job description. \n  \nTailored Training \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/courtroom-skills-the-expert-witness/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241205T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241205T130000
DTSTAMP:20250219T175408Z
CREATED:20220209T153919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T175408Z
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SUMMARY:GDPR Essentials (Overview of GDPR) - Half Day Online Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Full Course Details\nDate: Thursday\, December 5th 2024\nTime: 9:30 am-1:00 pm\nCPD: 4 Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360\nSeminar Overview \nUnderstanding the fundamental principles of GDPR helps individuals and organisations protect personal data\, ensuring privacy and preventing unauthorised access or misuse. Knowledge of GDPR empowers individuals with control over their personal information\, enabling them to exercise their rights effectively. Organisations must comply with GDPR to avoid substantial fines and legal repercussions and understanding the basics helps to ensure full compliance. \nBy grasping the basics of GDPR\, individuals and organisations can navigate the complexities of data protection\, ensure legal compliance\, enhance security\, and build a foundation of trust and ethical responsibility. \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n\nOverview of data protection law and the GDPR\nKey definitions: personal data\, data processing\, data controller\, data processor data subject\nSix Key Data Protection Principles\nAccountability Principle\nLegal Bases for data processing including consent\nData Subject Rights\nPersonal Data Security Breaches\nPrivacy by Design and Privacy by Default\nThe Role of the Data Protection Officer\nThe Data Protection Commission\nFines and Enforcement\n\n  \nIntended Audience  \nData Protection Officers\, Legal and Compliance Teams\, IT and Security Professionals\, Human Resources Professionals\, Customer Service and Support Staff and anyone dealing with personal information as part of their daily role. \n\n  \n\nTailored Training\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/gdpr-basics-half-day-online-seminar/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241127T131500
DTSTAMP:20250219T182311Z
CREATED:20240729T135331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T182311Z
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SUMMARY:Ireland's Future: Public Sector Policy Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:Full Workshop Details\nDate:  27th of November 2024 \nTime: 9.00am – 1.15pm\nMethod of Delivery: The Hilton hotel Charlemont\nFee: €365 \n\n  \nWelcome to PAI’s 2024 Policy Forum\nThis year’s event centres on advancing collaborative\, participative policy design for more strategic and impactful outcomes. With a focus on future-proofing and horizon scanning\, this event highlights how public service organisations and government departments can mitigate risks\, address emerging challenges\, and shape a better future. This half day professional learning event will delve into the diverse stakeholders involved in policy processes and explore how vested interests can sometimes divert or dilute policy impact. Bringing together a panel of policy experts\, academics\, public sector leaders\, and thought leaders\, PAI’s 2024 Forum will offer practical insights and actionable strategies for today’s policy professionals. \nWhat to expect on the day\n\nIn the National Interest – Key Policy Areas for Government\nParticipative Policy – The Start\, Middle\, and End of How You ‘Do’ Policy\nNavigating Scarcity – Evidence-Based Economic Policy for Sustainable Growth in Ireland\nEconomic Boom – Investing Now in Policies That Prioritize Future Stability Over Short-Term Fixes\nStrengthening Civil Service Roles in Policy Development – Enhancing Public Engagement and Communication\nPolicy in Motion – Public Service Champions of Change and the Path to Effective\, Urgent Action\n\nOur First Panel\n \n  \nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is ideal for anyone committed to building resilient\, forward-thinking policies for a sustainable and connected Ireland. \n \n  \nAgenda\n\n \nMultiple Delegate Discount\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/irelands-future-public-sector-policy-forum-2024/
LOCATION:The Hilton Hotel  Charlemont Pl\, Charlemont Pl\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 A893\, Dublin\, D02 A893\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20250219T192115Z
CREATED:20230327T154744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T192115Z
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SUMMARY:Data Protection for HR Managers
DESCRIPTION:Full Seminar Details\n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 12th 2024\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 3.5 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360\n\nSeminar Overview \nEmployee data protection is of utmost important for organisations in order to comply with privacy and data protection laws. HR departments are ultimately responsible for their employees’ data including information such as names\, addresses\, PPS numbers\, bank account details and so on. The company should ensure that no one has access to this information without the employee’s consent. \n\nHR departments collect and process large amounts of personal data not only from their employees but also from job applicants\, contractors and former employees. Hence\, it is critical that HR professionals are aware of the requirements of data protection regulations and process personal data accordingly. It is also essential that they are aware what to do if a breach of this information occurs in the workplace\, how to recognise a breach and who to contact. \nLearning Outcomes/What is Covered?\nDelegates will be given a detailed outline of the following areas \n\nHow to ensure compliance with the GDPR\nDefinition of personal data: documents\, records\, files etc\nManagement of documents\, records and files: Best Practice\nPersonal data retention\nDestruction of personal data\nMonitoring employees\nData Breaches – how to recognise one and who to contact\nData Subject Rights\n\nWho should attend?\nThis training is specifically tailored for HR managers responsible for processing large volumes of personal data relating to employees and job applicants. \n\n\n\nTailored Training \nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \nMultiple Delegate Discount\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/data-protection-for-hr-managers/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241023T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241023T131500
DTSTAMP:20250219T183500Z
CREATED:20240731T151150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T183500Z
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SUMMARY:Procurement Masterclass 2024
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: This is an in person event taking place in Dublin City Centre \n\nFull Details\nDate: Wednesday 23rd October\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 3.5 Hours\nVenue: The Spencer Hotel\, Dublin\nPrice: €365 \n\nAbout this masterclass: \nThis year’s theme\, Strategic\, Sustainable\, and Transparent Procurement\, has been designed to empower public procurement professionals to achieve value-driven outcomes by leveraging best practices and strategic frameworks with practical solutions and actionable insights from leading industry experts. \nDelegates will be provided the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions and real- time problem-solving sessions with peers from across the public and civil service. This interactive event will not only cover the critical challenges facing public procurement but also\nprovide tools and strategies to overcome them. \n\nThe Challenge:\nWhen it comes to public procurement\, green is gold – sustainability should be woven into the core objectives of all public procurement. This key principle remains at the forefront of PAI’s Public Procurement Masterclass agenda and will feature prominently in discussions across the day. While sustainability is critical\, it’s essential that all key principles of procurement—transparency\, accountability\, value for money\, efficiency etc.—work in harmony. At PAI’s upcoming 2024 event\, we aim to bring all sides of the table together to ensure that public procurement becomes a force for both fiscal responsibility and environmental progress. \nWith recent media coverage examining the challenges in procurement practices\, highlighting areas where costs and transparency have come under scrutiny. PAI’s Public Procurement Masterclass will enable attendees to see the value in the tools already at their disposal and to equip them with the skills and insights to utilise these to best effect and address these challenges while promoting fair\, accountable\, and sustainable procurement processes. \nThe Opportunity: \nPAI’s half-day Public Procurement Masterclass is designed to offer attendees practical solutions and actionable insights from leading industry experts. This interactive event will not only cover the critical challenges facing public procurement but also provide tools and strategies to overcome them. You’ll have the chance to engage in thought-provoking discussions and real-time problem-solving sessions with fellow attendees\, helping to address the issues that are currently under the spotlight. \n \nThis masterclass will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the ever-evolving procurement landscape while promoting accountability\, sustainability\, and transparency. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation that is shaping the future of public procurement in Ireland.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/procurementmasterclass2024/
LOCATION:The Spencer Hotel\, Excise Walk\, IFSC\, Dublin 1\, Ireland\, D01 X4C9
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241010T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241010T130000
DTSTAMP:20250219T183556Z
CREATED:20240626T124803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T183556Z
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SUMMARY:Governance and Policy: Developing a Foundation for Responsible Data Management
DESCRIPTION:Full Course Details \n\nDay : Thursday\, 1o October 2024\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360 \n\n\nOverview\nPrepare your organisation for the future with PAI’s half-day comprehensive professional learning and development training program\, Governance and Policy: Developing a Foundation for Responsible Data Management. This session is designed to equip businesses with the necessary skills to establish robust governance frameworks and policies for data management. Participants will gain insights into the latest regulatory requirements\, best practices for data governance\, and strategies for implementing responsible data management across their organisations. Join us to ensure your data management practices are compliant\, ethical\, and effective. \nThis professional L&D programme is the second in our new Data Series Seminars. Each of our half day Data seminars our industry experts and guest speakers will spotlight key challenges and opportunities to be leveraged across four key pillars:  \n\nLeadership\, \nPolicy\, \nSkills\, and \nTechnology.\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the importance of governance and policy in responsible data management.\nIdentify and comply with the latest regulatory requirements for data management.\nDevelop best practices for establishing robust data governance frameworks.\nImplement effective data management strategies across your organisation.\nExplore ethical considerations and societal impacts of data management.\nEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements to avoid significant penalties.\nFoster a culture of responsible data management and informed decision-making within your organisation.\n\nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/governance-and-policy-developing-a-foundation-for-responsible-data-management/
LOCATION:Online\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240919T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240919T130000
DTSTAMP:20250219T183724Z
CREATED:20240626T124429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T183724Z
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SUMMARY:AI Navigate: Driving Compliance through Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Full Course Details \n\nDay : Thursday\, 19 September 2024\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360 \n\n\nOverview\nPrepare your organisation for the future with PAI’s half-day comprehensive professional learning and development training program\, AI Navigate: Driving Compliance through Literacy.  \nArticle 4 of the AI Act is set to be enacted by the end of this year so in preparation for this PAI have designed and developed a half-day session to equip businesses with the necessary skills to meet their legal obligations by ensuring a sufficient level of AI literacy among their staff. The AI Act mandates that both EU and non-EU entities deploying AI systems in the EU market provide adequate training to their personnel. This program will help participants understand the importance of AI literacy\, recognise the risks and opportunities associated with AI\, and implement effective compliance strategies. Join us to stay ahead of regulatory requirements and foster a responsible AI culture within your organisation. \nIn addition to technical components\, this professional L&D programme along with two others within our new Data Series Seminars\, will address ethical issues and societal impacts\, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of AI deployment. Each of our half day Data seminars our industry experts and guest speakers will spotlight key challenges and opportunities to be leveraged across four key pillars:  \n\nLeadership\, \nPolicy\, \nSkills\, and \nTechnology.\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the legal obligations under Article 4 of the AI Act regarding AI literacy.\nRecognise the implications of the AI Act for both EU and non-EU entities.\nDevelop the skills\, knowledge\, and understanding necessary for AI literacy.\nIdentify and mitigate the risks and opportunities associated with AI deployment.\nImplement tailored AI training programs based on staff roles and technical knowledge.\nEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements to avoid penalties.\nFoster a culture of responsible AI deployment and informed decision-making within your organisation.\n\nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/ai-navigate-driving-compliance-through-literacy/
LOCATION:Online\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240904T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240904T130000
DTSTAMP:20240724T121141Z
CREATED:20220412T110221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T121141Z
UID:10000374-1725442200-1725454800@pai.ie
SUMMARY:Masterclass: The Legislative Process and Drafting
DESCRIPTION:Full Course Details\nTitle: Masterclass:  The Legislative Process & Drafting\nDate: Wednesday\, September 4th 2024\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 3.5 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360\n  \nMasterclass Overview \nLegislative drafting can be defined as the drafting of legislation and of any writing which arises out of legislation. \nUnder the Constitution of Ireland\, the Oireachtas is the only institution of the Irish State that can make laws. Legislation starts as a Bill. The bill must be passed by the Dáil and the Seanad (the two Houses of the Oireachtas) before the President can sign the bill into law. When it is signed by the President\, the Bill becomes an Act and is added to the Statute Book. \nBills must pass through a number of stages before they are voted on by the members of the Oireachtas\, including a drafting stage. Once it is drafted\, a Bill must go through five stages before it becomes law. \nThis seminar will grant attendees the skills required when interacting and working closely with legislative updates and will offer a detailed outline on the legislative process involved in drafting a bill and the stages it must go through before it becomes law. It will also offer a detailed look at the structure of legislation and will incorporate relevant case studies and practical exercises for open discussion. \n  \nLearning Outcomes: \nThe seminar will cover the following areas of discussion: \n\nSeparation of Powers and types of legislation\nExamples of amending legislation\nStages of a Bill (Enactment\, Commencement)\nThe Role of the President and the Council of State\nStatutory Instruments – Delegates and Secondary Legislation\nLegislative Changes and Amendments – Orders and Regulations\nThe Impact of EU Law\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \n\nThis seminar will be of interest to all legal professionals and anyone involved in drafting legislation or working with legislative updates. \n  \n\n\nBooking \n\nMultiple Delegate Discount \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount \nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \n\nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below. \n 
URL:https://pai.ie/events/legal-update-series-the-legislative-process-and-drafting/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240717T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240717T130000
DTSTAMP:20240510T105917Z
CREATED:20220523T115054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T105917Z
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SUMMARY:FOI Essentials (Overview of FOI) - Half Day Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Full Course Details \nDate: Wednesday\, July 17th 2024\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 3.5 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360 \n\n\nOverview\nThis half-day online course will provide employees of public bodies with an understanding of the essential principles underlying Irish freedom of information legislation. \nThey will also acquire the skills to make judgment calls on requests for access to records and be better equipped to act as decision makers or internal reviewers. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nFollowing the successful completion of the course\, delegates will have acquired a knowledge and developed skills and techniques which will give them the ability to perform better in this complex and demanding role. \nOn completion of the course participants will know: \n\nOverview of the FOI Act 2014 – principles and objectives\nFOI in practice – statistics and experience to date\nKey FOI people – the who’s who\nWhat is a record?\nAdministrative Exemptions\nSubstantive Exemptions\nCost\, Time-frames and Third Party Negotiation\nInternal review and appeals\nAmendment of Personal Information and Right to be given Reasons\n\n\nIntended Audience\nThis course is suitable for new and established employers/ employees alike\, at all levels and in all roles within the Civil Service and Public Sector. \n\n\n\n\nTailored Training \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/overview-of-freedom-of-information-online-3/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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SUMMARY:AI & GDPR: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence while complying with Data Protection Laws
DESCRIPTION:Full Seminar Details \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, May 30th 2025 \nTime: 10.00am – 1.00pm \nCPD: 3 CPD Hours \nDelivery: Live & Online \nFee: €360 \n\n\nThe drive for the advancement of data insights and big data within both Public and Private sector organisations is gathering speed.  \nWith a growing focus on enabling data-driven cultures\, organisations are realising the benefits of harnessing this capability to ensure future scalability.  \nWhether the ambitions are for strategic financial growth or to ensure regulatory compliance (eg. meeting net-zero targets)\, organisations are realising the true value of building AI technology within a collaborative and innovation-oriented partner ecosystem. \nIn the move toward technological progress\, public institutions and governments will play a crucial role in leading this journey while upholding ethical and legal standards for its responsible use. \nBut how are AI and Big Data systems being regulated? Is there sufficient guidance for data controllers?… and do GDPR clarifications need to be expanded and strengthened in order to support controllers in this task? \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n\nPAI’s half day seminar will open a platform for active discussions around the challenges posed by AI and will consider how AI fits within the GDPR framework.  \nParticipants will be engaged in the most up-to-date legal insights and have the opportunity to share best practices \, experiences and insights peer group discussions.  \nAI will be discussed from both a privacy perspective but also from a governance perspective in terms of transparency and accountability best practice. \n  \nTopics to be discussed to include: \n\nUnderstanding how AI technology works\nIt’s not your prompt\, it’s someone else’s training data – the importance of reading the terms and conditions\n‘Publicly available data’ – data protection issues in obtaining training data\n‘Internal data’ – data protection issues in repurposing data for training purposes\nThe impact of data quality and metadata on AI training\nTales from the coal face – practical experience developing an AI solution in a DP compliant way\nThe AI Act and what that will mean for implementation of AI technologies in organisations\nAI is already regulated… understanding the application of Article 22 to AI processes (particularly in Public Sector)\nBeyond Regulation… Ethical issues in the use and application of AI\n\n  \nTrainer\n\n \n\nTailored Training \n\n\n\n\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \n 
URL:https://pai.ie/events/ai-gdpr-harnessing-the-power-of-artificial-intelligence-while-complying-with-data-protection-laws/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240522T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240529T143000
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Corporate Governance
DESCRIPTION:Programme Details\nDay 1: Wednesday\, 14th May 2024| In Person | The Grand Canal Hotel D4\nDay 2: Wednesday\, 21st May 2024| Online\nTime: 9.30am – 3.30pm\nCPD: 10.5 CPD Hours\nFee: €1750 \n\nAbout the Programme\nThe term ‘corporate governance’ is generally understood to encompass how an organisation is managed\, its corporate structure\, its culture\, its policies and strategies\, and the ways that it deals with its various stakeholders. Although fundamental differences arise in the governance of private and public sector entities\, the principles underlying good corporate governance are similar. This programme will examine corporate governance in a public sector context. \nThe 2016 edition of the ‘Code of Practice for the Governance of State bodies’ issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform states that ‘High standards of corporate governance in all State Bodies\, whether in the commercial or non-commercial sphere\, are critical to ensuring a positive contribution to the State’s overall economic efficiency\, competitiveness\, social cohesion and regional development’. \nA new Annex on Gender Balance\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\, to supplement the existing Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies\, was published in September 2020 https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/0918ef-code-of-practice-for-the-governance-of-state-bodies/ \nGood corporate governance in the public sector is seen as important for the perception of Ireland as a good and well regulated economy in which to do business. In addition to many of the corporate governance obligations that apply to the private sector\, public bodies are subject to a range of additional compliance obligations. The Civil Service Renewal Plan commits to strengthening Corporate Governance in the Civil Service in line with international best practice. This is being achieved by the implementation of a Corporate Governance Standard for the Civil Service. This Standard was published in 2015 and is used by each Department and Office to guide the development of their individual Governance Framework. For example\, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform updated its Framework in May 2021. \nThe aim of this programme is to provide grounding on the principles of good public sector corporate governance. These relate to transparency\, accountability\, responsibility\, leadership\, integrity and commitment. \nFormal training programmes in corporate governance are needed to provide a learning structure within which delegates learn to develop a ‘healthy’ understanding of good corporate governance practice. \nLearning Outcomes\nFollowing the successful completion of the course\, delegates will have acquired an understanding of effective corporate governance. \nOn completion of the course\, delegates will have a better understanding of the following: \n\nWhat is meant by corporate governance\nHow corporate governance has developed\nThe 2016 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and developments since then\nHow the principles of corporate governance can be applied to public sector organisations generally\nThe impact of good corporate governance on the culture of organisations\nThe practical operational benefits that ought to result from the application of the principles\nConsequences of bad corporate governance for the public sector\nThe accountability process for public sector organisations\nUnderstanding and implementing the legislative and regulatory framework\nRisk assessment and mitigation of risks\nRisk management and how to apply it to an organisation\nOverview of fraud risk frameworks\, including fraud risk assessment and trends\nA broad overview of future trends in corporate governance\n\nWho should attend?\nThe intended audience is for those involved in the supervision\, management\, operation or control of public sector bodies. \nIn particular the programme will hold a practical appeal for delegates from the Civil Service\, state agencies and bodies\, universities and local authorities. It is also of value and interest to specialists\, officers\, directors and officials at all grades who require knowledge of effective corporate governance and who wish to progress their careers. \nCertification\nThis Programme is certified by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) and a Certificate of Qualification will be provided upon successful completion of all programme components. \nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/certificate-in-corporate-governance-2-day-blended-programme/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240521T130000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity and Risk Management for your Organisation
DESCRIPTION:Full Details \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, May 21st 2024\nTime: 10.00am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 3.5 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360 \n\n\n\n\n  \n \nWhat will this seminar cover?\nWith ever evolving technologies\, moving to new information systems and a move to remote and hybrid working\, the cybersecurity threat landscape is growing and increasing and can create a highly negative impact on organisations. \nA cyber attack is an intentional and malicious effort on a company or organisation to breach their information systems and obtain information for financial gain or sabotage. As well as the threat of these outside influences\, unintentional human error can also play a part in a cybersecurity breach by downloading malware\, clicking on an attachment or failing to use a strong password \nThis half day seminar will outline how organisations can educate their employees to make them aware of these threats and will discuss basic protections and risk management processes to ensure organisations are ready to deal with fraud and security breaches when and if they occur. \nIt will also outline how public sector organisations can improve their security defences and what considerations should be taken into account if a breach occurs\, including creating a Risk Management Lifecycle for damage limitation. \nLearning Outcomes\n \n  \nWho should attend?\nThis programme will be of high interest to all public sector organisations and departments across the board who can benefit from guidelines on how to improve IT processes\, security operations and risk following on from the largely publicised HSE ransomware attack. \nCorporate Board Members\, Chief Information Officers and anyone responsible for systems and processes should attend as well as lower-level officers who will benefit from knowing what risks are involved that can lead to a breach in security. \nTailored Training\n\n\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \nMultiple Delegate Discount\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/improving-cybersecurity-risk-management/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240429T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240429T130000
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SUMMARY:Legal Professional Privilege (LPP) - Half Day Online Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Full Seminar Details \nDate: Monday\, April 29th 2024\nTime: 10.00am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 3 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360 \n\nAbout the Seminar\nLegal professional privilege protects all communications that occur between a professional legal adviser and their client from being disclosed without the permission of the client. \nLLP protects confidential communications and confidential documents between both parties with a view to the legal advisor providing legal services or advice to a client or for use in legal proceedings. \nThis privilege is designed to protect these confidential discussions and allow the client to communicate freely with their legal advisor and discuss their case in a frank and open manner. \nLearning Outcomes/What will be Covered\n\nAn introduction to Privilege (Types of Privilege)\nFreedom of Information\, Data Protection\, Discovery and Privilege\nDevelopments in the law of legal professional privilege\nConsiderations in the context of investigations\nAssessing the line between legal advice/business unit support\nTips for protecting privileged information\nPractical case studies and examples\n\nTailored Training \n\n\n\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \nMultiple Delegate Discount\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/legal-professional-privilege-2/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240415T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240415T130000
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SUMMARY:Courtroom Skills - The Expert Witness
DESCRIPTION:Full Seminar Details\nDate: Tuesday\, April 15th 2024\nTime: 9:30 am-1:00 pm\nCPD: 3.5 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360 \n\nOverview \nThis half-day seminar forms part of our CPD Legal series and will outline the structure and jurisdiction of the Irish courts system. \nIt will look at the ethics involved with preparing to give evidence in formal legal setting and the difficulties this presents for legal representatives. It will also look at examination in chief and cross examinations. \nIt will look at legal proceedings and ancillary issues focusing on the presumption of innocence\, the duty to preserve documents\, procedural requirements for hearings and Data Protection\, Freedom of Information and Disclosure. \nThe seminar will also detail the direct examination and cross examination process\, including memory refreshing\, being in the witness box\, re-examination and advice for giving evidence. \nParticipants in the courtroom skills traning will gain:\n\nAn introduction to courtroom skills.\nOverview of courtroom procedures\, the order of events\, and The roles of different individuals.\nUnderstanding of the structure of the Courts and Common Characteristics\nUnderstanding how to Prepare to give evidence\, understanding the rules of evidence\, and delivering clear and objective evidence during the examination in chief.\nUnderstanding of Strategies and techniques for giving confident testimony under cross-examination.\n\nWho should attend ?\nThis seminar will be of interest to all legal professionals as well any person who has to attend the Courts Service as part of their job description. \nSeminar Trainer\nMichael Connellan BL is a practicing Barrister. He works primarily in the areas of Labour & Employment Law\, Tort & Personal Injury Law and Criminal Law. Michael holds a Masters Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh and is also a graduate of University College Dublin and The Honourable Society of King’s Inns. \nTailored Training\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \nMultiple Delegate Discount \n\n\n\n\n\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \n\nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/courtroom-skills-legal-cpd-seminar-2/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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