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SUMMARY:Managing Protected Disclosures - A Legal and HR Perspective
DESCRIPTION:What is a Protected Disclosure and what does the Act provide for? \nA protected disclosure is the reporting of information by a worker about potential wrongdoing in the workplace. Section 22(4) of the Protected Disclosures Act (as amended) provides that the Minister for Public Expenditure\, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform shall publish data collected by public bodies concerning the number of reports of wrongdoing they receive.  \n“Ireland has one of the strongest whistleblower protection laws in world. The legislation is in place to allow an environment of openness and integrity in workplaces across the country. This data provides an appropriate overview of the protected disclosures landscape in Ireland……It is important to ensure that legislative and policy decisions are being informed by accurate data. This must be done so with care in order to safeguard confidentiality and support the protections against penalisation provided in the Act.” – Paschal Donohoe\, Minister for Public Expenditure\, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. \n  \nPAI’s Update Webinar: \nThis live and online webinar will examine how the Protected Disclosures Act (as amended) continues to impact legal\, HR\, governance\, and reputational issues.  \nOur expert speakers will discuss the legal updates surrounding the legislation and outline the statutory guidance that relates to public bodies and prescribed persons. It will also outline how to ensure HR best practice in managing protected disclosures is best managed and explore how to build positive cultures of trust to create an environment in which workers feel safe to raise concerns. \nThis short professional programme will provide ample opportunity for attendees to participate in the discussion and benefit from a post event delegate pack which includes the event presentation slides and a CPD ( Continuous Professional Development) certificate.  \n  \nWho Should Attend?\nAll public sector organisations and private businesses subject to the new legislation and any prescribed persons receiving Protected Disclosures who should be aware of their responsibilities & obligations under the legislation. \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  \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/managing-protected-disclosures-updates/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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SUMMARY:Mastering Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nDo you dislike delivering presentations? \nMaybe you have to do it as part of your job\, but you REALLY don’t want to? Or perhaps you simply want to manage your nerves when speaking in front of an audience? \nDelivering persuasive presentations is a skill which can be taught and developed. It can make a real difference to your career prospects. On this half-day course\, we will provide you with a safe space to practice and improve. And afterwards\, you will feel more confident standing in front of an audience and people who hear you speak\, will notice an improvement in your presenting abilities. \nPAI are delighted to announce an extraordinary opportunity for you to enhance your public speaking and presentation skills thought an immersive\, live training experience. Get ready to unleash your full potential as a speaker at our highly anticipated Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training Seminar\, taking place in-person at the Grand Canal Hotel. \nWe understand the immense value of face-to-face interaction and the impact it has on your professional growth. That’s why we have carefully curated this seminar to be an unforgettable event\, where you will have the chance to learn\, practice and network in a vibrant\, live setting. \nThis live seminar offers numerous benefits including: \n\nAn engaging and interactive atmosphere whereby participants can engage directly with the speaker\, participate in group exercises and receive personlised feedback.\nReal-time demonstrations of powerful presentation in action as our guest speaker demonstrate their techniques and shares live examples\, allowing you to grasp the subtleties and nuances that make a presentation truly remarkable.\nIn-person networking whereby attendees can connect with like-minded professionals from across the public and private sector who are eager to enhance their presentation and public speaking skills\, forge valuable connections\, exchange ideas and build a network that will support your growth long after the seminar concludes.\n\nTopics we will cover:\n\nBuilding a winning structure for your business presentation\nWe will share with you the techniques to develop your presentation from a blank sheet of paper to a fully blown presentation. We will cover the importance of an effective opening and powerful closing and describe how to develop the key message of your presentation.\nHow to manage nerves and tackle stage fright\nEven the most seasoned speakers are nervous before a big presentation. We will teach you some tried and tested tips and techniques to manage your nerves so you can concentrate on delivering to your full potential.\nTop tips for giving a business presentation \nWe will walk you through everything you need to make a successful presentation\, with a checklist for preparing in advance\, advice on dealing with unexpected issues and the importance of post-speech and presentation contact. You’ll learn techniques to improve your performance and build your vocal projection and we will encourage you to vary your voice\, including pausing\, to emphasise your key message.\n\nLearning Objectives\nAfter the workshop you will have the skills necessary to: \n\nOpen and close a presentation effectively;\nCreate stories which people remember;\nManage if you lose your way during your presentation;\nMake better use of your voice\, body language and eye contact;\nAnswer questions well after you have finished your presentation;\nConnect with your audience;\nAdapt presentations of any length to any audience size;\nUnderstand your speaking strengths and areas for improvement;\nDeliver more compelling\, engaging and effective presentations.\n\nWho should attend?\nThis half-day masterclass is aimed at people who want to improve the quality of the presentations they give as part of their working lives. \nDon’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to experience the trans formative power of live presentations skills training. Elevate your communication abilities and leave a lasting impression on any audience. \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. \n\n\nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n\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/mastering-public-speaking-and-presentation-skills-masterclass-2/
LOCATION:The Grand Canal Hotel\, Grand Canal Street Upper\, Dublin\, D04 X5X7\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Communications,CPD (Continuous Professional Development),Master Class,Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness
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SUMMARY:Negotiation and Influencing Skills for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:About the Seminar \nInfluencing and negotiation skills are especially important for leaders in the workplace as they enable individuals to enhance team collaboration\, align goals\, and drive positive outcomes. \nInfluencing skills help leaders communicate a compelling vision and get others on board\, even during uncertainty or resistance. It builds trust and credibility\, encourages teamwork across departments or teams with different priorities and enables change management. \nNegotiation skills help resolve disagreements constructively rather than escalating them and encourages critical thinking and consideration of multiple viewpoints\, which often leads to better overall decisions. \n  \nThis highly interactive and practical workshop will equip attendees with the skills required to develop and implement negotiation strategies that are critical to generating successful outcomes in your team.  Attendees will learn how to influence outcomes\, create value and generate agreement.  For maximum impact attendees will use ‘negotiation case studies’ to role play and be given feedback by the trainer on same. \nThe training methods employed will focus on developing a highly interactive environment where participants will learn through a combination of short presentations\, interactive discussion\, exercises and role-plays. \nThe workshop will cover the below areas \n\nThe Negotiation Process\nThe Trust Dilemma\nPower & Perception\nInfluencing others\nPlanning for Negotiation\nDeveloping a Strategy\nConcessions/Tactics\nCarrying out the Negotiation\nCommunicating effectively – managing emotions\nDealing with Deadlocks\n\n  \nLearning Outcomes\nOn completion of this course attendees will: \nUnderstand Core Principles: Recognise the basic principles of influence\, power dynamics\, and negotiation types. \nEnhance Personal Impact: Develop self-awareness\, credibility\, and trust-building techniques to increase influence. \nMaster Persuasive Communication: Present your ideas in a compelling and engaging way\, overcoming resistance and barriers to ideas. \nPrepare Strategically: Learn how to prepare and using structured preparation tools for successful negotiations. \n  \nIntended Audience\nThis workshop will be of interest to senior leaders and line managers\, team leaders\, project managers and HR professionals. \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. \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/influencing-negotiation-skills/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:HR & People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260908T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260908T110000
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SUMMARY:Acceptable Risk: When Delay Has Its Own Cost
DESCRIPTION:Acceptable Risk: When Delay Has Its Own Cost – Can the Government’s New Risk Statement Change Public Sector Decision-Making? \nFrom Paper to Practice: Moving from “Acceptable Risk” to “Accepting Risk” \nExecutive Leadership Conversation | 90 Minutes | CPD Accredited \nDuration: 90 minutes (Online) \nDate & Time: Tuesday\, 8 September 2026 (09.30 – 11.00) \n  \nParticipants will receive an electronic delegate pack of speaker notes & limited access recording along with a Certificate of Attendance recognising 1.50 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). \nEvent Overview \nThe Government’s recently published Risk Statement signals an important shift in how the Irish public sector is encouraged to think about risk in the delivery of major public investment and public services. It recognises that while managing risk remains fundamental to good governance\, delay itself carries significant economic\, social and environmental costs. \nThe Government has set out a framework for acceptable risk. The challenge for public sector leaders is translating that framework into confident\, proportionate decision-making. Moving from acceptable risk to accepting risk is not simply a policy challenge—it is a leadership challenge. \nThe more difficult question is whether changing policy is enough to change behaviour—or whether lasting change also depends on leadership\, organisational culture\, governance and confidence in decision-making. \nFor many public servants\, the challenge has never been simply one of risk appetite. It is about balancing competing risks—delivery risk\, financial risk\, legal risk\, reputational risk and public accountability—while making timely\, proportionate and evidence-based decisions. \nThis inaugural event in PAI Leadership Conversations brings together three distinct perspectives\, policy\, economics and public sector leadership\, to explore not only what the Government’s new Risk Statement means\, but whether it has the potential to influence organisational behaviour and improve decision-making across the public service. \nRather than revisiting the policy announcement itself\, this executive leadership conversation asks a more fundamental question: \nCan the Government’s new Risk Statement change public sector decision-making…or is something more required? \n  \nStrategic Aim of this Event \nThis event is not intended to provide a technical briefing on the Government’s Risk Statement. \nInstead\, it uses the Statement as the catalyst for a broader executive conversation about how decisions are made across the Irish public service. \nThe discussion explores the journey from paper to practice…from defining acceptable risk in policy to creating the leadership\, governance and organisational conditions that give people the confidence to accept proportionate risk in practice. \n  \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this event\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and intent of the Government’s new Risk Statement.\nRecognise why delay should be considered a material risk in public sector decision-making.\nExplore the leadership\, governance and organisational factors that influence decision-making behaviours.\nConsider practical approaches to creating greater confidence for timely\, proportionate and evidence-based decision-making across the public service.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \nThis event is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers across the Irish public service\, including: \n\nSecretaries General and Assistant Secretaries\nChief Executives of State Agencies\nLocal Authority Chief Executives\nSenior Public Procurement Professionals\nProgramme Sponsors and Senior Responsible Owners\nHeads of Finance\, Governance and Risk\nInfrastructure and Capital Delivery Leaders\nPolicy Advisors and Public Service Leaders
URL:https://pai.ie/events/acceptable-risk-when-delay-has-its-own-cost/
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SUMMARY:Essential Court Reporting Skills: Elevate Your Journalism in One Day
DESCRIPTION:Elevate Your Journalism in One Day\n\nThe Challenge\nWith new funding opportunities available\, news organisations must ensure their journalists have the legal knowledge and court reporting expertise to produce accurate\, high-impact journalism. \nThe Solution:  \nCourt reporting is a noble profession that requires dedication to accuracy\, a knowledge and understanding of legislation and an ability to spot the human interest story amid the legal jargon. As a court reporter\, you take up the privileged position of being the eyes and ears of the public inside the courtroom. It is the job of a reporter to provide accurate and engaging copy so that the wider public has a better understanding of how the legal system operates. \nPAI’s intensive one-day programme equips journalists with the essential skills to report confidently from court\, navigate legal constraints\, and deliver accurate\, compliant\, and compelling stories. Led by our legal expert and experienced court reporter\, this session covers court structures\, media law\, privacy rules\, reporting restrictions\, and best practices for live and digital coverage. \nDesigned to align with Coimisiún na Meán’s €5.7 million Journalism Schemes\, which was launched in February 2025 and which have created a significant number of new or enhanced journalist roles across Ireland\, our programme ensures your team is equipped to deliver high-quality\, independent journalism that meets the scheme’s objectives. \nThe programme offers attendees expert insights to understand the structure of the legal system in Ireland and to gain practical\, courtroom-ready skills that will enhance their reporting and protect their work from legal pitfalls. \n  \nPAI’s Programme Learning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the Irish Legal System & Court Structures\nMaster Court Rules & Specific Process Rules\nNavigate Media Law\, Privacy & Reporting Restriction\nDevelop Accurate & Ethical Court Reporting Techniques\nUnderstand the Role & Purpose of Court Reporting\nLearn Best Practices for Live & Digital Court Reporting (with Guest Speaker Insight)\nApply Practical Court Reporting Skills Through Case Studies & Exercises\n\n  \nThe workshop element of the programme will focus on the fundamental principles of court reporting: Accuracy\, fairness and engagement. You will also learn about the basic layout of the court\, who’s who in the courtroom and what function each person fulfils\, how to recognise them and how to conduct yourself. \nYou will learn how to avoid legal pitfalls and create copy that is safe from contempt of court or libel actions while engaging your editors’ and readers’ interest to ensure that what you write gets published and noticed. \n  \nWho Should Attend?\n\nJournalists & Reporters – Those covering courts or legal matters for print\, online\, or broadcast media.\nEditors & Newsroom Managers – Professionals overseeing court-related stories who need to ensure accuracy and compliance.\nFreelance Journalists – Writers looking to expand their expertise into court reporting.\nTrainee & Early-Career Journalists – Those new to court reporting who want a strong legal and practical foundation.\nMedia & Communications Professionals – PR specialists\, legal correspondents\, or public sector communicators who engage with court reporting.\nAcademics & Journalism Students – Those studying media law\, journalism\, or investigative reporting.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/essential-court-reporting-skills-programme/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:CPD (Continuous Professional Development),Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260703T083831Z
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SUMMARY:No Expert? No Problem: Confidently Leading Panel Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nYou don’t need to be the expert in the room to lead an engaging\, insightful panel—you just need to know how to guide the conversation. \nThis interactive\, story-driven session is designed for professionals who are called on to moderate interviews\, chair discussions\, or facilitate knowledge-sharing across sectors. Whether you’re preparing for a high-profile public event\, an internal panel\, or a community conversation\, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling narrative\, ask the right questions\, and listen with intention—all while managing your nerves and maintaining flow. \nWe will explore real-world examples of what works in 2026: from innovative panel formats to subtle storytelling techniques that keep audiences engaged. You will also gain practical tools to prepare effectively\, researching panelists\, setting the tone\, and balancing structure with spontaneity. \nWhile the session is open to all professionals\, those working in the Public Service will recognise alignment with key aspects of the Public Service Capability Framework\, including communication\, leadership\, and stakeholder engagement. These skills are critical to creating inclusive conversations that reflect the values of transparency\, collaboration\, and service. \n  \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this half-day session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\nFacilitate engaging panel discussions with confidence\, even when not a subject matter expert.\nShape a clear narrative arc to guide conversation flow\, ensuring structure without rigidity.\nUse active listening and adaptive questioning to keep discussions responsive\, relevant\, and inclusive.\nPrepare effectively for a panel\, including researching participants\, setting expectations\, and tailoring questions to audience needs.\nUnderstand current best practices for panel formats and moderation styles relevant to 2026 contexts (e.g.\, hybrid\, short-form\, audience-led formats).\nManage nerves and overcome fear\, building the presence and ease needed to host with authority and warmth.\nApply facilitation techniques in a mock panel setting\, receiving feedback to build real-world readiness.\nRecognise the value of panel facilitation as a leadership and communication skill—especially in public-facing or cross-functional roles.\n\n\n\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. \n\n\nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n\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/no-expert-no-problem-confidently-leading-panel-discussions/
LOCATION:Online\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Communications,CPD (Continuous Professional Development),Master Class,Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T131248Z
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SUMMARY:PAI's Certificate in Public Procurement - 8-Day Blended Programme
DESCRIPTION:Day 1:  Wednesday\, September 9th | In person |   \nDay 2:  Thursday\, September 10th | In person |  \nDay 3: Tuesday\, September 15th | Online |  \nDay 4: Wednesday\, September 16th | Online  |   \nDay 5:  Wednesday\, September 30th | Online |  \nDay 6: Wednesday\, October 7th | Online | \nDay 7: Tuesday\, October 13th | Online |  \nDay 8: Wednesday\, October 21st| Online Assessment Day (Group Presentation) \nAccreditation: Institute of Commercial Management \nPlease note that this is a blended programme and the first two in person dates will take place in a Dublin City Centre venue (Grand Canal Hotel\, D4).  \nAll remaining dates will take place online. \nAbout this Programme \nPAI’s 8 day certificate programme provides learners with a comprehensive introduction to Strategic Public Procurement.  Delivered both live and online to public sector executives seeking to professionalize and enhance their knowledge of procurement law and strategy\, our programme highlights the key part this profession plays in driving progress beyond the traditional pillars (value\, quality\, and transparency) and adopting new pillars such as strategic and green procurement. \nThe modules for this certificate are current\, topical and tailored specifically to align with Governments objectives\, to reduce the impact on the environment\, enhance sustainability\, and increase accessibility by incorporating Social Considerations into the Public Procurement process. PAI’s panel of trainers\, industry leaders and guest public sector speakers will share their expert insights\, case studies and open key discussions on current opportunities and challenges relevant to the public procurement professional. \nThis programme is essential for public sector employees\, employees working within commercial semi states and local government sector who have or expect to be given responsibility for procurement projects. \nProgramme Structure \nPAI’s Certificate in Public Procurement\nTopics Covered \nOur certificate programme topics will be addressed by a variety of industry experts and interesting speakers. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Irish and EU procurement rules\, guidelines and regulations and the public procurement regulatory regime including: \n\nThe current directives\nPolicy guidelines\nLegal Developments\nStrategic Procurement\nEvaluating the Value to Risk\nSupplier Relationship Management\nOverview of the Infrastructure Guidelines\nCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)\nGreen Procurement and the Circular Economy\nSupply Chain Resilience\nTender evaluation and contract award\nProcurement Disputes\nCourt decisions\nBid rigging\n\nLearning Outcomes\n \nWho should attend ?\nThe intended audience are both public sector employees and employees from the private sector who have or expect to be given responsibility for procurement projects. No previous training or special skills in procurement or finance are required or expected. Managers or supervisors with procurement responsibilities who would like to update their knowledge and skills and achieve a qualification in this area will also benefit. The course focuses on procurement of goods and services including IT and consultancy. The course offers offers participants valuable opportunities to network with colleagues and our panel of expert speakers while supporting good peer learning from across the public and private sector. A practical industry ready programme\, this certificate programme is always very popular amongst our clients and a great platform for anyone involved in public procurement. \nTestimonials \n \nAssessment\nEach participant is assessed on the basis of coursework and an online group presentation on the last day. They will be required to demonstrate their uptake of skills and knowledge on all of the course modules. Participants must pass the group presentation on the last day of the course and complete the two course assignments in order to receive their certificate award. Assessment includes two case studies and an online group presentation. Learners will receive a Professional Development (CPD) certificate on successful completion of the course including attendance\, coursework assessments and the final exam. \n\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. For 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/pais-certificate-in-public-procurement-8-day-blended-course/
LOCATION:The Grand Canal Hotel | Zoom\, D04 X5X7
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,Public Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260910T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260910T160000
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SUMMARY:Core Capabilities for Clerical Officers (and equivalent grades)
DESCRIPTION:This redesigned Core Capabilities for COs training programme has been aligned with the updated Capability Framework. \nThis framework supports all key grades in building a diverse and talented workforce for the future\, capable of collaboratively delivering excellence on behalf of the civil and public service. This training programme is designed to develop core capabilities for Clerical Officers (and equivalent grades)\, in line with the PAS civil service capabilities framework. \nParticipants of this short professional programme can expect to leave\, not just with improved skills\, but with a greater ability to apply those skills flexibly and effectively in a variety of contexts\, aligning with the broader strategic goals of their organisation. \nThe programme will enable participants  to understand and develop their role and effectiveness within their organisation\, focusing on the three key areas for the CO grade under the Capability Framework. \n  \nCommunicating and Collaborating  \nBuilding Future Readiness  \nEvidence Informed Delivery  \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n\nCommunication Skills – develop clear verbal\, digital and written skills\nTeamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively as part of a team in a blended and hybrid environment\n Meeting participation – taking guidance and feedback\nAwareness of diversity and inclusion\nDigital literacy and IT skills – being innovative and creative with approaches to learning\nManaging work effectively – time management\, project management and effective planning to deliver quality outcomes and service\nDevelop problem solving and decision making skills – identifying issues and sharing with others to find solutions\nWorking with data and information processing being mindful of confidential and sensitive data\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/core-capabilities-for-clerical-officers-and-equivalent-grades/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Core Skills,Core Skills for COs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260911T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T082507Z
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Freedom of Information - Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Friday\, September 11th 2026 (9.30am – 1.00pm) \nDay 2: Friday\, September 18th 2026 (9.30am – 4.00pm) \n  \nAccreditation: The Institute of Commercial Management\nOverview\nFreedom of Information (FOI) is now an established and fully-accepted feature of all Government departments and offices and many public or publicly-funded bodies in Ireland (now known as “FOI bodies”). The Freedom of Information Act 2014 establishes the following statutory rights for the public: \n\nThe right to be granted access to records held by FOI bodies\, subject to exemptions and exclusions set out in the Act\nThe right to apply to FOI bodies for the amendment of personal information in records held by them\, on the grounds that it is incomplete\, incorrect or misleading\nA general right to apply to FOI bodies for\, and obtain\, reasons and underlying material fact-finding in respect of administrative decisions or “acts”\, subject to certain conditions.\n\nIn addition\, the Act obliges FOI bodies to publish information about themselves\, the information they hold\, and the internal guidelines and precedents they use in decision-making\, as well as proactively publishing information of relevance or interest to the public which would routinely be accessible by way of FOI request. \nThe Act further obliges FOI bodies to familiarise themselves with\, and have regard to\, the Code of Practice for FOI which has been drawn up by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. \nDelivered over a day and a half\, this online programme provides an introduction to\, and grounding in\, the main aspects of the legislation as well as the grounds for non-disclosure. \nAs well as sharing an FOI body practitioner’s experience\, it will include a case study in how to apply the Act in a practical context\, and take a look at the role of the Information Commissioner and the courts on appeal. It is designed to be a practical and focused programme for any public servant involved in the provision of information to the public. \nLearning Outcomes\nFollowing the successful completion of the programme\, 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 programme participants will: \n• How Freedom of Information legislation applies to their organisation\n• The rights of access for members of the public under Freedom of Information legislation\, and the exceptions that apply\n• How to process requests and applications\, and how and when to make decisions and deal with reviews under the legislation\n• The roles\, powers and functions of the Office of the Information Commissioner and the courts on appeal \n  \nIntended Audience\nThe programme is suitable for information and records management staff in the public sector including the civil service\, bodies and agencies\, local authorities\, further and higher educational establishments\, emergency services\, defence forces\, the health sector and non-governmental organisations. \n  \nCertification\nThis programme is accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). \nAttendees will receive an ICM Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Training Award on successful completion of the programme and a short written assignment. \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\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/certificate-in-freedom-of-information-two-day-online-course-2/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260914T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260701T160133Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T160133Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Communication in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Outline\nClear and courteous communication remains vital to collaboration\, team morale\, and productivity\, whether in-person or working remotely. This is a practical workshop\, focusing on everyday communication in the workplace being conducted in a respectful\, inclusive\, and professional way. \nThrough practical examples\, discussion\, and reflection\, participants will explore how workplace decorum\, tone\, and delivery influence how messages are received. We will also look at how to offer and receive feedback\, respond constructively to suggestions\, and avoid unintended offence through greater cultural and interpersonal awareness. \nThis workshop supports a broader organisational goal of fostering a workplace culture that values professionalism\, mutual respect\, and open communication across all grades and functions. \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n\nCommunicate clearly and respectfully across formats and contexts\nRecognise how culture\, tone\, and word choice affect interpretation\nBuild skills to offer and receive feedback constructively\nUnderstand the impact of personal communication style on team dynamics\n\n  \nDiscussion Topics: \n\nProfessional Conduct and Workplace Decorum\nUnderstanding Workplace Culture\nConstructive Problem Solving and Responding to Suggestions\nGiving and Receiving Feedback Effectively\nInclusive and Clear Communication in Practice\nUnderstanding Cultural and Generational Communication Styles\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/effective-communication-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260914T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260813T115034Z
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SUMMARY:One-to-One Online Interview Coaching
DESCRIPTION:About our Interview Training \nAre you applying for a promotion or a new role in the public sector? If so\, you will be interested in attending a one-to-one interview coaching session. Our interview skills expert has a wealth of experience on both sides of public sector interview tables. She has trained hundreds of public sector interviewers and has extensive experience working as an interviewer. She has coached candidates to success in the civil service\, local authorities and public sector agencies and has worked with candidates at all levels of\nseniority. \nDo you want some advice and guidance on writing the competency questions that are part of the application form? Would you like some input on writing your CV? Do you want some help in preparing for the interview? Would you prefer to work with our interview expert on a one- to-one basis instead of attending a training course? If so\, you will be interested in attending an interview coaching session and to work with our interview coach on a one-to-one basis for a one and half hour coaching session. \nThe session also includes interview preparation\, mock interviews\, review and analysis of application materials sent to our coach in advance of the session in the form of CV\, cover letter\, application form for open competition or general advice and review requested based on your past experience attending an interview. This advance preparation by our coach ensures the session is as productive and beneficial to the client as possible. \nThe session also includes interview preparation\, mock interviews\, review and analysis of application materials sent to our coach in advance of the session in the form of CV\, cover letter\, application form for open competition or general advice and review requested based on your past experience attending an interview. This advance preparation by our coach ensures the session is as productive and beneficial to the client as possible.  \nWhy one-to-one? \n\nIf you want help completing your application form or CV\, the coach will guide you on what will work on paper\, what the interviewers will be looking for when reviewing your application form and what is being assessed if there is a shortlisting process. Maybe you have a draft application form or CV that you want the coach to work with you on during the coaching session so that you can improve the application you submit. Our interview coach can offer advice and guidance on writing the answers to the competency questions that are part of the application form\, to ensure you are highlighting your relevant previous experience as it relates to the role and that you make it through the shortlisting process. \nAlternatively\, you might want to focus on the interview itself. The coach will help you prepare for interview\, working through your main “selling points” and making sure this comes through clearly in the answers to the interview questions. She will work through interview questions and answers and make sure you are clearly able to answer them and to articulate your fit for the role advertised. She can conduct a mock interview with you. \nIf a presentation is required as part of the interview process\, she can work with you to clarify what you think the interview board are looking for and then work through the presentation approach and content and rehearse the presentation\, including anticipating questions that might be asked. \nInterview Tips for Civil Service and Public Sector Interviews – can be read by clicking here  \nCompleting an application form for the Civil and Public Service – can be read by clicking here \n  \nNote: If the below date and time slots do not suit\, please email registrations@pai.ie and we can try and book you an alternative slot.  \n\n 
URL:https://pai.ie/events/one-to-one-online-interview-coaching-2/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Effectiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260915T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T131348Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T131348Z
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SUMMARY:PAI's Certificate in Human Resource Management – 3 day blended programme
DESCRIPTION:**Please note this is a blended programme and Day 1 will take place in person in the Grand Canal Hotel\, Dublin 4. \nFull Programme Details\nDuration: 3 day programme\nMethod of Delivery: Blended Delivery\nDay 1: September 15th (In-person ¦ Grand Canal Hotel)\nDay 2: September 16th (Online)\nDay 3: September 22nd (Online) \n*Price includes* Training materials\, CPD certificate and lunch and refreshments on Day 1 of our programme. \nCourse Overview\nIt is an exciting and challenging time to work in HR and to manage people as we consider how significantly the world of work has changed. Initially\, there was a rapid adaptation to remote working\, and then\, more recently\, organisations have continued to develop blended working arrangements in an environment of reduced labour supply and skills shortages. \nPAI’s Certificate in HR Management has been adapted to respond to this challenging and changing environment\, and align with HR trends including: \n\nDeveloping and adapting workforce planning\, recruitment and selection practices to improve talent management \nImproving equality\, diversity\, wellbeing and inclusion – to comply with legislation/ codes of practice and improve the employee experience.\nDeveloping and implementing blended working arrangements – to comply with law/ codes of practice and respond to employee needs.\n\nDesigned for HR professionals and people managers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver results through people in their organisations\, this course is highly practical\, grounded in best practice\, and based on the extensive experience of our trainer in professional HR practice in the public sector. \nLearning Objectives\n \n\nLearning Outcomes\nOn completion of this programme\, participants will have: \n\na sound knowledge of HR models\, strategy and functions\na knowledge and understanding of the policy and legal framework governing HR in the public sector\na very good practical understanding of key areas of HR – workforce planning\, recruitment and selection\, performance management\, employee relations\, employee wellbeing\, learning and development\ndeveloped experience in using a range of tools to develop HR initiatives and policies to support their organisations in achieving objectives\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis programme will be particularly beneficial for: \n\nPeople Leaders\nProfessionals working within HR and Training (L&D) Departments in public sector organisations\nLine managers/ Middle Managers who have people & change management responsibilities\nProfessionals who want to build their knowledge and skills because they are interested in working in HR.\n\nEvaluation & Validation\nInformal Validation via Multiple learning interventions are built into this programme\, including: case studies\, self-assessment\, group exercises\, role plays and presentations are used throughout the course and customised to meet the specific needs and experience of HR managers in the public sector. \nAccreditation Attendees will receive a continuing professional development (CPD) certificate on successful completion of the programme. \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\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-hr-management-3-day-course/
LOCATION:The Grand Canal Hotel | Zoom\, D04 X5X7
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,HR & People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260916T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T114256Z
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SUMMARY:Plain English for the Public Sector - One Day Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis highly practical one day workshop will give managers and staff the skills and confidence to write successfully in plain English. \nDuring the workshop\, participants apply the principles of plain English to a range of authentic materials to ensure they take away skills they can immediately put into practice. \nWe have delivered this workshop to managers and staff in many government departments and agencies –  focusing on web content\, letters\, emails\, guidelines\, leaflets and reports. \nLearning Objectives\nOn successful completion\, participants will understand how to: \n\nPlan well-structured\, accessible communications\nWrite in plain English for different audiences and types of communication\nUse clear\, concise English with a professional tone\nUpdate materials to ensure they comply with plain English guidelines\nEdit their own and colleagues’ writing to a plain English standard\n\nWorkshop Content\nPart 1 – Overview of Plain English  \n\nWhat is plain English? What are the benefits?\nHow to assess readability using the Flesch Reading Ease Scale\nIdentify plain English for different types of writing: forms\, leaflets\, websites\, letters etc.\nImportance of a suitable style and tone of voice for your target audiences\nBenefits of a plain English style guide\n\nPart 2 – Planning to achieve objectives \n\nPlanning for accessibility\nDefine your purpose and identify your target audiences\nCreate an effective objectives statement\nStep-by-step guide to creating a structured outline\nUse critical thinking to ensure you write the right document\n\nPart 3 – How to make your writing plain and professional \n\nUse everyday professional English – in an appropriate style for reports\, web content etc.\nBuild short\, clear\, strong sentences and paragraphs\nUse strong active verbs for clarity\nCut dead wood\, repetition\, padding and wordiness\nBe careful with jargon\, technical terms and buzzwords\nHow to use acronyms and abbreviations\nUse headings\, bullet lists and topic sentences for navigation\nUse frontloading\, signposts and linking words for flow and readability\nTake a punctuation refresher\nUse a plain English checklist\n\nPart 4 – Reviewing  \n\nStrategies to review your own work\nUse an editing checklist\nBecome aware of common errors (grammar\, punctuation\, use of English\, spelling)\nIdentify your own ‘problem areas’\nLayout – Make it reader-friendly\n\nFeedback\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/plain-english-for-the-public-sector-one-day-online-workshop/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Effectiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260916T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T131424Z
CREATED:20240718T133912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T131424Z
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Corporate Governance
DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Thursday\, September 16th 2026| Grand Canal Hotel \nDay 2: Monday September 28th 2026 | Online \nTime: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm \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\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 a short written assessment at the end of the course. \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/
LOCATION:The Grand Canal Hotel | Zoom\, D04 X5X7
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260917T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T140048Z
CREATED:20260414T053524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T140048Z
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SUMMARY:Technology & AI in Public Procurement – Application\, Governance & Value
DESCRIPTION:Technology & AI is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical\, applied skills relevant to the medium complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders. \nThe programme is grounded in real-world public sector challenges and aligns with Irish procurement practice\, including OGP guidance and EU Classic and Utilities Directives. Participants will explore how the discipline supports decision-making\, governance and value delivery across the procurement lifecycle. \n\n\nThe course emphasises practical application rather than theory\, equipping participants with tools\, frameworks and structured approaches that can be directly applied in their roles. It supports improved outcomes in areas such as compliance\, efficiency\, market engagement\, supplier management\, sustainability and innovation. \nThe content reflects current and emerging priorities including ESG\, digital procurement\, and the use of data and AI. It is particularly relevant for those seeking to deepen expertise in this area or to better collaborate with procurement functions. Overall\, the course contributes to building a more strategic\, informed and capable approach to procurement\, enabling organisations to move beyond transactional activity and deliver measurable value. \nCapability Framework Alignment: \nSupports Civil & Public Service Capability Framework through: Strategic thinking and decision-making\, Digital innovation and data utilisation\, Governance\, compliance and accountability\, Collaboration and stakeholder engagement\, Delivery\, performance and continuous improvement \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the role of AI and digital technologies in public procurement\n\nParticipants will be able to explain how technologies such as AI\, data analytics\, and automation are transforming procurement processes across the public sector\, including benefits (efficiency\, transparency) and risks (bias\, over-reliance on automation).\n\n\nEvaluate AI-enabled procurement tools and platforms\n\nParticipants will be able to critically assess AI-driven procurement platforms and vendor offerings\, including understanding key criteria such as data requirements\, interoperability\, scalability\, and alignment with public sector needs.\n\n\nApply ethical\, legal\, and governance principles in the use of AI\n\nParticipants will be able to identify and apply core principles related to fairness\, accountability\, transparency\, and compliance when using AI in procurement\, including awareness of regulatory frameworks and responsible AI practices.\n\n\nIdentify opportunities to integrate AI into procurement strategy and decision-making\n\nParticipants will be able to identify opportunities to incorporate AI and digital tools into procurement workflows\, develop basic implementation plans\, and make informed decisions about when and how to adopt these technologies.\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis series is suitable for: \n\nProcurement professionals\nBudget holders and contract managers\nProject and programme managers\nPolicy and operational staff involved in procurement\nSenior leaders responsible for delivery and governance
URL:https://pai.ie/events/technology-ai-in-public-procurement-application-governance-value/
CATEGORIES:Public Financial Management and Procurement,Public Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260918T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T102210Z
CREATED:20240621T152220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T102210Z
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SUMMARY:Judicial Review: Core Principles & Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nOur comprehensive\, half-day workshop offers practical solutions to the challenges faced by state agency professionals. The workshop will introduce participants to the core principles and legal rules that govern judicial review with participants benefit from focused legal updates\, ensuring they remain current with evolving legal standards and regulatory changes. \nJudicial review is the process by which courts assess the actions of the executive and legislative branches to ensure they comply with the constitution or other legal standards. For government bodies or state authorities\, this means that their decisions and actions are subject to judicial scrutiny to confirm their legality and adherence to proper procedures. If an individual believes a government decision is unlawful or unjust\, they can request a court review. The court will then determine whether the government body acted within its legal powers and followed due process. This mechanism ensures that government actions are legal\, fair\, and respectful of individual rights. \nOur training in documentation techniques equips participants with skills to create clear and legally robust records\, essential for withstanding legal scrutiny. Our programme will also incorporate case study analysis providing insights into common pitfalls in judicial review\, enabling participants to adopt effective strategies. They also gain knowledge in litigation avoidance and learning proactive measures to mitigate potential legal risks. \nProgramme Learning Outcomes\n\nPractical Understanding: Gain practical knowledge of administrative law principles and their application.\nLegal Compliance: Identify and adhere to legal standards and procedural requirements.\nEnhanced Decision-Making Skills: Make informed decisions within administrative law frameworks.\nRisk Management: Implement strategies to mitigate litigation risks.\nEffective Documentation: Improve transparency and accountability through better documentation.\nProfessional Competence: Navigate legal complexities confidently and effectively in their roles.\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/judicial-review-core-principles-best-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T130000
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SUMMARY:Certificate in GDPR: Advanced (Level 2) - Online Course
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Delegates must have an existing basic knowledge of data protection essentials as this is an advanced programme \nThe programme will run over 4 half days. \nProgramme Details\n\nDate: \nMonday and Tuesday\, 21st and 22nd September\nMonday and Tuesday\, 29th and 30th September\n\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 11 CPD Hours\nAccredited: The Institute of Commercial Management\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €1250\n\nProgramme Overview\nPAI’s Advanced Data Protection Officer programme offers learners a pathway to an accredited Data Protection Officer Certification. \nBuilding upon our Level 1 award\, the Advanced programme is essential for all Data Protection professionals and moves from basic principles and protocols to assessing how Data Protection rules are evolving internationally in line with EU Data Protection Regulation and a new focus on Internal Data Governance\, increased penalties\, and an emphasis on managing and mitigating risks of poor privacy outcomes for individuals. \nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this Advanced Module learners will: \n\nUnderstand Data Protection in a Risk Management model under the GDPR;\nUnderstand why the Risk-based approach differs from the historic model of compliance under Directive 95/46/EC\nApply the Fundamental Principles of GDPR and how they relate to the Privacy by Design philosophy\nUnderstand what is meant by “Privacy Engineering”\nBe familiar with Data & Information Governance Principles\nUnderstand how to respond to Subject Access Requests\nUnderstand how a Data Governance framework can enable a DPO to better engage stakeholders;\nHave learned how to effectively Conduct A Privacy Impact Assessments\nUnderstand the role of Ethical Information management in PIAs.\n\nWho should attend?\nThis programme presents a coherent framework for Data Protection Officers to understand how their roles align with Data Governance\, Information Quality\, and the existing frameworks and disciplines which can be used to develop robust and evidence based Data Privacy Governance in your organization. \nThe Programme syllabus assumes a level of prior knowledge of Data Protection laws and is aimed at supplementing knowledge of legal rules with frameworks and methods for Information management to meet or exceed legal requirements. \nCertification\nThis programme is accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management and certification is awarded upon successful completion of the programme and subsequent written assessment (approx 2000 words). \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\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-gdpr-advanced-level-2-online-course/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T132307Z
CREATED:20241207T173728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T132307Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering the Art of Successful Meeting Facilitation: From Agenda to Action
DESCRIPTION:About the seminar  \nSuccessful meeting facilitation is an essential skill for any leader or team member seeking productive\, collaborative meetings with clear\, actionable outcomes. Effective facilitation involves engaging participants\, managing diverse personalities\, navigating hierarchical dynamics\, and maintaining focus on the meeting’s objectives. \nThis masterclass will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to facilitate meetings that drive results. You will learn how to create effective agendas\, manage discussions\, address challenges\, and ensure actionable outcomes. The course will also include practical tips to help you confidently facilitate meetings\, whether they are in-person\, hybrid\, or virtual. \nAttendees will leave with actionable strategies that can be immediately applied to enhance their facilitation skills. \nLearning Objectives\nAfter the masterclass\, you will have the skills to: \n\nDecide when a meeting is necessary and set clear objectives\nOpen meetings effectively and set the tone for a productive discussion\nManage diverse personalities and keep discussions on track\nUse emotional intelligence to enhance communication\, engagement and collaboration\nAsk questions that drive productive\, solution-oriented conversations\nEncourage participation from everyone and ensure all voices are heard\nKeep the meeting focused on key objectives and ensure actionable outcomes\nSummarise key decisions and follow up on action items to maintain accountability\n\nIntended Audience\nThis masterclass is ideal for managers\, team leaders\, project managers\, HR professionals\, executives\, and anyone looking to improve their meeting facilitation skills and drive actionable results. \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/successful-meeting-facilitation/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:HR & People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260707T133459Z
CREATED:20260410T095322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T133459Z
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SUMMARY:Tender Management – Design\, Execution & Award in Public Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Tender Management is designed as part of a progressive procurement capability pathway and builds upon foundational learning provided through core public procurement programmes. This course focuses on developing practical\, applied skills relevant to the medium complexity level and is suitable for both procurement professionals and business stakeholders. \n\n\nThe programme is grounded in real-world public sector challenges and aligns with Irish procurement practice\, including OGP guidance and EU Classic and Utilities Directives. Participants will explore how the discipline supports decision-making\, governance and value delivery across the procurement lifecycle. \n\n\nThe course emphasises practical application rather than theory\, equipping participants with tools\, frameworks and structured approaches that can be directly applied in their roles. It supports improved outcomes in areas such as compliance\, efficiency\, market engagement\, supplier management\, sustainability and innovation. \n\n\nThe content reflects current and emerging priorities including ESG\, digital procurement\, and the use of data and AI. It is particularly relevant for those seeking to deepen expertise in this area or to better collaborate with procurement functions. Overall\, the course contributes to building a more strategic\, informed and capable approach to procurement\, enabling organisations to move beyond transactional activity and deliver measurable value. \nCapability Framework Alignment: \nSupports Civil & Public Service Capability Framework through: Strategic thinking and decision-making\, Digital innovation and data utilisation\, Governance\, compliance and accountability\, Collaboration and stakeholder engagement\, Delivery\, performance and continuous improvement \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply a structured approach to Tender ManagementFollow a clear and consistent process across the tender lifecycle\, from planning and specification through to evaluation and award\, aligned with organisational policies and procurement guidelines.\nMake informed decisionsUse relevant data\, evaluation criteria\, and governance frameworks to support objective and transparent decision-making throughout the tender process.\nImprove compliance\, efficiency\, and value deliveryEnsure adherence to regulatory and internal requirements while identifying opportunities to streamline tender processes and achieve optimal value for money.\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis series is suitable for: \n\nProcurement professionals\nBudget holders and contract managers\nProject and programme managers\nPolicy and operational staff involved in procurement\nSenior leaders responsible for delivery and governance
URL:https://pai.ie/events/tender-management-design-execution-award-in-public-procurement/
CATEGORIES:Public Financial Management and Procurement,Public Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T133000
DTSTAMP:20260818T135910Z
CREATED:20260723T084227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T135910Z
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SUMMARY:PAI's HR Exchange 2026
DESCRIPTION:Public Affairs Ireland presents \nPAI’s HR Exchange 2026\nHR at the Heart of Public Service Transformation\nWhere knowledge is exchanged. Value is created. \n\n\nPublic service transformation doesn’t happen through policy alone.\nGovernment has set an ambitious vision for a more capable\, innovative and responsive public service.\nAcross Ireland\, organisations are investing in leadership\, workforce capability\, digital transformation\nand organisational development to deliver better public services and improve outcomes for citizens. \nBut capability alone doesn’t deliver transformation. People do. \nTransformation only happens when people have the confidence to adopt new ways of thinking\, leading and working.\nAnd confidence is built on trust. \n\n\nTransformation is built on trust\n\nTrust in leadership\nTrust in organisational change\nTrust in technology\nTrust in organisational culture\nTrust in the purpose\n\n\n\nHR has never played a more strategic role\nToday\, HR sits at the centre of the conversations shaping the future of Ireland’s public service building\nleadership capability\, supporting organisational change\, enabling responsible AI adoption\, strengthening\nworkplace culture\, developing future skills and creating the conditions in which transformation can succeed. \n\n\nIntroducing PAI’s HR Exchange\nPAI’s HR Exchange is more than a conference. \nIt is a national forum where HR management and development professionals\, people managers\, organisational\ndevelopment specialists and public service leaders come together to exchange knowledge\, challenge thinking\nand learn from one another. \nAs Government continues to invest in workforce capability and organisational transformation\, HR professionals\nare being asked increasingly complex questions. \n\nHow do we prepare our workforce for AI?How do we develop confident leaders? \nHow do we strengthen organisational culture while embracing continuous change? \nHow do we build the skills needed for tomorrow’s public service? \nHow do we build the trust that enables people to embrace transformation? \n\n\n\nWhy PAI created HR Exchange\nThrough expert insight\, facilitated discussion\, practical public sector case studies and meaningful peer learning\,\nThe Exchange creates a space where professionals can openly discuss challenges and learn from one another. \n\n\nExpert insight\nRelevant perspectives on public service workforce challenges. \n\n\nDiscussion\nOpen conversations about shared challenges and practical solutions. \n\n\nCase studies\nReal public sector examples and practical learning. \n\n\nPeer learning\nKnowledge and relationships that continue after the event. \n\n\n\n\nThe most valuable learning isn’t simply delivered from the stage.\nIt is exchanged between peers. \nView the Full Agenda →
URL:https://pai.ie/events/pais-hr-exchange-2026/
LOCATION:The Hilton Hotel\, Charlemont Place\, Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T170721Z
CREATED:20260217T165918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T170721Z
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SUMMARY:Family Leave in the Workplace: Exploring Existing Legislation and Entitlements
DESCRIPTION:There is an existing complex legislative landscape in the time between experience during pregnancy\, maternity leave and/or return to the workplace with a body of existing legislation in place and a number of changes having been introduced for both women and men\, including paternity leave and parent’s leave. \nThis half day seminar\, led by one of PAI’s expert legal trainers\, will explore the existing statutory legal family leave entitlements in the workplace\, including legislation allowing family leave entitlements for a relevant parent and what the statutory duties of the employer are when it comes to employee leave. \nThe seminar will also outline other key recent and upcoming changes relating to family leave in the workplace. \nAreas of Discussion \nExisting Statutory Family Leave Entitlements in the workplace to include \n\nMaternity Leave\nPaternity Leave\nParental Leave\nParent’s Leave\nAdoptive Leave\nCarer’s Leave (Family Care)\n\nWhat are the Statutory Duties of the Employer when it comes to Employee Leave? \n\nWhat are the employee’s legal rights and protections under Irish employment law?\nEquality in the Workplace and Equal Pay\nRedundancy and Unfair Dismissal\nComplaints procedure about breach of employment rights\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis update seminar will be of interest to employees in the workplace to inform themselves of their current family leave entitlements and what new legislation has been introduced. \nIt will be of particular interest and relevance to HR directors\, HR managers and senior leaders who have a role in championing HR and cultural change. \n 
URL:https://pai.ie/events/family-leave-in-the-workplace-exploring-existing-legislation-and-entitlements/
LOCATION:Online\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162047Z
CREATED:20240605T200851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T162047Z
UID:10000356-1790242200-1790859600@pai.ie
SUMMARY:Climate Action Leadership Training
DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Thursday\, September 24th | Day 2: Thursday\, October 1st \nTimes: 9.30am – 1.00pm both days \nAbout the seminar\nPAI’s Climate Action Leadership Training has been meticulously developed to align with the Irish government’s Climate Action Plan 2023 (CAP23) which is the second annual update to Ireland’s strategic approach to climate action since the inception of the Climate Action Plan in 2019. \nIn May 2023\, the Government endorsed the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate 2023\, a critical component outlined in Chapter 10 of the Climate Action Plan 2023\, emphasising the leadership role of the public sector in driving climate action. \nThis training outline is directly tied to Mandate requirement 2.5\, which mandates that all senior management personnel (PO level or equivalent and above) complete a Climate Action Leadership Training course. \nMoving forward\, the Climate Action Plan 2024 (CAP24) represents the third annual update to Ireland’s evolving climate action strategy. Government approval of the Plan on 20 December 2023\, subject to Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment\, highlights its strategic importance. Notable enhancements include the addition of a dedicated chapter on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, facilitating a comprehensive assessment of each Plan chapter’s impact on SDG targets. \nLearning Outcomes\nUtilising the directives outlined in CAP23\, this Climate Action Leadership Training is structured into four comprehensive modules\, each delving into key areas of climate action and leadership to include: \nClimate Fundamentals \n\nRecognise the specific impacts of climate change on Ireland’s environment and society\nExplore innovative technologies driving climate action\n\n Climate Governance\, Adaptation\, and Just Transition \n\nUnderstand EU and Irish climate targets\, legislation\, and policies\nLearn about the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate and strategies for effective implementation\n\n Climate Leadership \n\nIdentify the unique challenges of climate leadership\nUnderstand the importance of effective communication and stakeholder engagement in driving climate action\nDevelop skills for leading transformative change in response to climate challenges\n\nESG Reporting \n\nUnderstand the principles of Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) reporting\nLearn how to integrate climate considerations into project delivery and finance decisions\n\nWho Should Attend?\nAll senior management personnel (PO level or equivalent and above) are mandated to complete Climate Action Leadership Training under the Climate Action Plan. \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/climate-action-leadership-training/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Leadership & Management
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260623T112920Z
CREATED:20260423T124539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T112920Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Third-Party Spend in the Public Sector:  From Ex-Ante Appraisal to Ex-Post Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1.5 days [ Day 1 ¦ In Person ¦ 9.30am – 3.30pm] & [ Day 2 ¦ Online ¦ 9.30am – 12.30pm] \nDay 1: \nThursday September 24th (in person\, Grand Canal Hotel\, Dublin 4)  \nDay 2: \nFriday\, October 2nd (online) \nPractical Strategies for Planning\, Delivering\, and Reviewing Public Sector Spend \nPAI’s NEW 1.5-day hybrid programme equips public sector managers\, finance officers\, procurement professionals\, and project leads with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage third-party spend and capital budgets across the full project lifecycle. \nParticipants will explore the critical bookends of public spending: \n\nEx-Ante Appraisal – planning and justifying spend\, ensuring regulatory compliance\, and aligning projects with strategic and budgetary priorities.\nEx-Post Evaluation – reviewing project and supplier outcomes\, assessing value for money\, and capturing lessons learned to improve future decisions.\n\nThe programme covers: \n\nPlanning and managing capital budgets for high-value or multi-year projects\nGovernance and management of third-party spend\, including suppliers\, contractors\, and consultants\nProcurement\, contract management\, and compliance with public sector regulations\nRisk management\, monitoring\, and reporting for both capital and third-party projects\n\nThrough interactive exercises\, case studies\, and scenario-based discussions\, participants will leave with the skills to plan\, deliver\, and evaluate spend effectively\, ensuring accountability\, transparency\, and value for money in their organisations \n \nCapability Framework Alignment: \nSupports Civil & Public Service Capability Framework through: Strategic thinking and decision-making\, Digital innovation and data utilisation\, Governance\, compliance and accountability\, Collaboration and stakeholder engagement\, Delivery\, performance and continuous improvement \n\nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply a structured approach to managing capital budgets and third-party spendPlan and oversee spend across the full project lifecycle\, including high-value and multi-year projects\, in line with public sector frameworks.\nIntegrate ex-ante appraisal and ex-post evaluation into decision-makingJustify and plan spend effectively at the outset\, and evaluate outcomes to assess value for money and inform future projects.\nEnsure effective governance and compliance in procurement and contract managementManage suppliers\, contractors\, and consultants in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational controls.\nManage risk\, monitoring\, and reporting processesIdentify and mitigate risks while implementing robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms to support accountability and transparency.\nMake informed\, value-driven decisions across the project lifecycleUse data\, evaluation insights\, and practical tools to improve efficiency\, strengthen oversight\, and enhance value delivery.\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis series is suitable for: \n\nProcurement professionals\nBudget holders and contract managers\nProject and programme managers\nPolicy and operational staff involved in procurement\nSenior leaders responsible for delivery and governance
URL:https://pai.ie/events/managing-third-party-spend-in-the-public-sector/
CATEGORIES:Public Financial Management and Procurement,Public Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T120111Z
CREATED:20260731T151654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T120111Z
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SUMMARY:PAI Executive Briefing: Cyber Security\, Data Breaches & Digital Sovereignty - What Every Public Sector Leader Needs to Know in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cyber Security\, Data Breaches & Digital Sovereignty \nWhat Every Public Sector Leader Needs to Know in 2026 \nPAI Executive Briefing \nDate: 25th September \nFormat: Live\, Online and Interactive \n  \nThree expert perspectives. One rapidly changing landscape. One essential executive update for Ireland’s public sector. \nCyber security has become one of the defining leadership and governance challenges facing the Irish public sector. \nFrom increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks and AI-enabled threats to new European legislation and growing concerns around digital sovereignty\, senior leaders are being asked to make decisions that extend far beyond traditional IT and information security. \nRecent events—including the Irish Times investigation into software used within Irish State agencies—have reinforced the importance of understanding not only how organisations respond to cyber incidents\, but also how they assess the technologies\, suppliers and digital infrastructure they rely upon. \nAs cyber risk\, information governance and public trust become increasingly interconnected\, organisations must ensure they are prepared to respond to today’s threats while making informed decisions that strengthen resilience for the future. \nThis timely PAI Executive Briefing brings together three recognised experts\, each offering a distinct but complementary perspective on the challenges facing today’s public sector organisations. \nTogether\, they will explore the evolving cyber landscape\, examine the strategic implications of digital sovereignty and information governance\, and provide practical insight into how public bodies can strengthen resilience\, build trust and prepare for what comes next. \n  \nProviding the national operational perspective\, the NCSC will share current cyber threat intelligence\, emerging attack trends and practical guidance to help public bodies strengthen preparedness and resilience. Delegates will gain valuable insight into the challenges facing Irish organisations today—and the priorities shaping Ireland’s national cyber security response. \n  \nWhat You Will Take Away \nFollowing this Executive Briefing\, delegates will be better equipped to: \n\nUnderstand how the cyber threat landscape is evolving and why public sector organisations continue to be attractive targets.\nRecognise how AI\, geopolitical developments and supply chain vulnerabilities are reshaping organisational risk.\nUnderstand the growing importance of digital sovereignty and its implications for technology procurement and supplier assurance.\nExplore how GDPR\, NIS2 and strong information governance contribute to organisational resilience.\nIdentify the questions senior leaders should be asking before\, during and after a cyber incident.\nGain practical insight into current cyber threats\, emerging trends and national priorities from recognised experts.\nReturn to their organisation with practical actions to strengthen cyber resilience\, governance and preparedness.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \nThis Executive Briefing is designed for professionals with strategic\, governance or operational responsibility for organisational resilience\, including: \n\nSecretaries General\, Chief Executives and Senior Public Service Leaders\nDirectors and Heads of Service\nChief Information Officers (CIOs) and ICT Managers\nDigital Transformation Leaders\nData Protection Officers\nInformation Governance and Records Management Professionals\nRisk\, Compliance and Internal Audit Professionals\nProcurement and Commercial Managers\nCyber Security and Information Security Leads\nBusiness Continuity and Emergency Planning Professionals\nAnyone with responsibility for governance\, resilience\, digital strategy or organisational risk\n\n  \n 
URL:https://pai.ie/events/pai-executive-briefing-cyber-security-data-breaches-digital-sovereignty-what-every-public-sector-leader-needs-to-know-in-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T144314Z
CREATED:20240501T142747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T144314Z
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SUMMARY:Core Capabilities for Executive Officers (and equivalent grades)
DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Friday\, 25 September (half day 9.30am – 1.00pm)\nDay 2: Friday\, 2 October (half day 9.30am – 1.00pm)\n\nThis redesigned Core Capabilities for EOs training programme has been aligned with the updated Capability Framework. \nThis framework supports all key grades in building a diverse and talented workforce for the future\, capable of collaboratively delivering excellence on behalf of the civil and public service. This training programme is designed to develop core capabilities for Executive Officers\, grade 4/5/6 officers (and equivalent grades)\, in line with the PAS civil service capabilities framework. \nParticipants of this short professional programme can expect to leave\, not just with improved skills\, but with a greater ability to apply those skills flexibly and effectively in a variety of contexts\, aligning with the broader strategic goals of their organisation. \nThe programme will enable participants  to understand and develop their role and effectiveness within their organisation\, focusing on the four key key areas for the EO grade under the Capability Framework. \n  \nCommunicating and Collaborating  \nLeading & Empowering  \nBuilding Future Readiness  \nEvidence Informed Delivery  \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n\nCommunicate effectively: manage difficult conversations and develop cross team collaboration\nPerformance management: lead\, delegate\, coach and provide feedback in a blended working environment\nDemonstrate social and emotional awareness in leadership and prioritise team wellbeing\nDemonstrate ownership\, initiative and agility in area of responsibility\nDigital Literacy: support improved service delivery and IT skills\nProcess Improvement: implement new approaches and propose innovative solutions\nChange Management: adapt and implement strategic organisational processes\nManage\, plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and targets: develop project management and time management skills\nData Management: Gather and process information accurately and analyse how this data can drive organisational success\nDevelop key critical thinking and decision making skills\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/core-capabilities-for-executive-officers-and-equivalent-grades/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Core Skills,Core Skills for EOs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260928T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260928T124500
DTSTAMP:20260610T084235Z
CREATED:20240501T142938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T084235Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Neurodivergent People in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\nMany organisations have put an increasing focus on equality\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace\, but the needs of neurodivergent workers can often be overlooked in workplace policies and practices. \n  \nThis popular half day online programme provides HR professionals\, line managers and other employees interested in this topic\, with the knowledge and understanding they need to support neurodivergent workers\, from a HR and legal perspective. \n  \nParticipants will gain a greater understanding of how to implement best practice policies and work practice and how create a more inclusive workplace. \nLearning Objectives\n  \n \nDiscussion Topics to include: \n\nUnderstanding key definitions and terminology – diversity\, neurodiversity\, neurodivergence and neuro-inclusion\nUnderstanding the needs of neurodivergent workers\nLegal protections in the workplace: The Employment Equality Acts\, Disability Act 2005 and Safety\, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005\nSupporting neurodivergent workers through good HR practice  (Recruitment and selection – Wellbeing supports – Learning and development – Promoting Dignity at Work – Supporting reasonable accommodations)\n\n  \nHear from our Lead Trainer\nAhead of this Seminar we asked Lead Trainer Síle O’Donnell (FCIPD) what leaders and HR professionals can do to create a work environment where neurodivergent people feel included and supported\, and able to use their strengths?  \n  \n  \n \nIntended Audience \nHR Managers\, Line Managers\, Corporate Leaders and those with people managing responsibilities who would like to gain a deeper understanding into how neurodiverse people can be better included and accommodated in the workplace. \n\n\n\nTailored Training \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/supporting-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:HR & People,Update Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T123000
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SUMMARY:AI Governance and Freedom of Information in the Public Sector
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview\nThis programme provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving role and use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the public sector\, with a particular focus on governance\, transparency\, and Freedom of Information (FOI) obligations. It is designed to equip public sector professionals with the knowledge and practical insights required to responsibly adopt and use AI technologies while maintaining public trust and regulatory compliance. \nIt will begin by examining the regulatory and strategic landscape shaping the use of AI in the public service by providing an overview of the Guidelines for the Responsible Use of AI in the Public Service and will also discuss the recent publication of the government’s National Digital and AI Strategy in relation to the strategic objectives\, priorities\, and the broader vision for AI integration across public services. \nIt will outline both the opportunities and challenges of AI as a transformative tool to enhance service delivery while balancing key risks such as public trust\, accountability\, and transparency and provide practical guidance on how to be AI future-ready. \n\n\nThe second part of the seminar focuses on the intersection of AI and Freedom of Information\, highlighting the implications of AI-generated records and automated decision-making for transparency and public accountability. It will examine how AI-generated content such as prompts\, outputs\, and automated decision-making processes (e.g. grants or social benefits)—may fall within the scope of FOI requests. It will also discuss relevant legislative updates under the 2024 EU AI Act. \n  \n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the regulatory and strategic frameworks governing AI use in the public sector\, including the EU AI Act\nAnalyse the implications of AI for transparency\, accountability\, and Freedom of Information obligations\nAssess risks and ethical considerations associated with AI-driven decision-making in public services\nApply best practice principles for the responsible\, secure\, and effective implementation of AI\, including appropriate human oversight\n\n  \nIntended Audience\nThis programme is designed for professionals across the Irish public service who are engaged in policy development\, governance\, service delivery\, and regulatory compliance in an increasingly digital environment. It is particularly relevant to senior managers and decision makers leading AI and digital initiatives\, FOI officers\, Records Managers and Data Protection Officers. \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  \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/ai-governance-freedom-of-information-public-sector/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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