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Certificate in Policy Development, Legislative Drafting and Delivery

PAI

The development of public policy is a key responsibility of the Government and remains a key focus for all public servants. In recent years, policy development has embraced new more inclusive approaches, with an increased emphasis on consultation with key stakeholders and some internet based consultation processes for draft legislation. With the introduction of Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA), policy development has become a more focused and effective process.

€1,670.00

One-to-One Online Interview Coaching

PAI

Are 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. 

Sold Out €295.00

Data Protection for HR Managers

PAI

it is critical that HR professionals are aware of the requirements of data protection regulations and process personal data accordingly. It is also essential that they are ware what to do if a breach of this information occurs in the workplace, how to recognise a breach and who to contact.

Get Tickets €325.00

Ireland and the EU – 50 Years of Transformation

PAI

The aim of this seminar is to provide a clear and comprehensive understanding for delegates on the composition and dimensions of the European Union, including the various institutions that make up the EU framework.

Get Tickets €325.00

Communications and Public Relations Masterclass

PAI

This seminar will explore core ideas behind successful professional communication.  Participants will be shown how they can plan impressive communication, avoid common barriers to effective communication while ensuring they choose the right communication channel and deliver messages that are understood by the receiver.

Get Tickets €425.00

Legal Discovery and Third Party Requests

PAI

Discovery is a pre-trial process that involves each party disclosing the existence of all documents and inspection of relevant documents that are relevant to legal proceedings. It is the formal process of exchanging information between the parties about the witnesses and evidence they will present at trial. 

Get Tickets €295.00

Finance for Non Financials – Online Workshop

PAI

A key skill required of many people, including those working in or newly introduced to a financial role, is the ability to understand key financial statements. All organisations produce some form of financial statements, and most people will, at some point in their careers, have a need to be able to read and understand these.

Get Tickets €325.00

Legal Professional Privilege

PAI

Legal professional privilege protects all communications that occur between a professional legal adviser and their client from being disclosed without the permission of the client.

Get Tickets €325.00

Developing Strong Organisational Workplace Culture – Online Workshop

PAI

Organisational culture is hugely important to the success and overall health of an organisation and the people who work for it. It is helpful to spend time considering why your company’s culture is the way it is, and why it is important that it stays that way or whether indeed if changes are required.

Get Tickets €325.00

ESG and the 2023 Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

PAI

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a set of standards for how a company operates in regard to the planet and its people. ESG continues to remain at the top of the global agenda because socially conscious investors now use ESG criteria to screen potential investments.

Get Tickets €295.00

Planning and Development Bill 2022: Updates in Environmental & Planning Law and Judicial Review

PAI

On 26th January 2023, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage published its Draft Planning and Development Bill 2022. The Bill, if enacted, will bring greater clarity, consistency and certainty to how planning decisions are made. It will make the planning system more coherent and user-friendly for the public and planning practitioners and represents the first step towards an overhaul of the Planning and Development Act 2000.

Get Tickets €195.00

Public Sector Accountability Mechanisms and Governance

PAI

Public ethics and accountability are essential concepts underpinning an effective and transparent public sector. They refer to the culture, processes, structures and rules that ensure those in public office act in the wider public interest, rather than their own self-interest.

Get Tickets €295.00

Update on Protected Disclosures Legislation: Ireland’s New Whistleblowing Regime

PAI

The Act will, among other things, require public sector employers and prescribed persons to revise and update their procedures and channels for receiving protected disclosures. In particular, the Act requires that protected disclosures be acknowledged and diligently followed-up on and that feedback be given to the reporting person. The new guidance is intended to support public bodies in meeting their obligations in this regard.

Get Tickets €125.00

Update Series – Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015

PAI

The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 concerns persons who require assistance in decision making now or in the future. The Act brings about important changes for people who require support to make decisions and for anyone interacting with them, including healthcare workers

Get Tickets €295.00

AI & GDPR: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence while complying with Data Protection Laws

In the move toward technological progress, public institutions and governments will play a crucial role in leading this journey while upholding ethical and legal standards for its responsible use. PAI's half day seminar will open a platform for active discussions around the challenges posed by AI and will consider how AI fits within the GDPR framework.

Get Tickets €325.00

Plain English for the Public Sector – One Day Online Workshop

PAI

This highly practical one day workshop will give managers and staff the skills and confidence to write successfully in plain English – and to prepare for the new rules. We have successfully delivered this course to managers and staff in many government departments and agencies –  focusing on web content, letters, emails, guidelines, leaflets and reports.

Get Tickets €465.00

FOI for Decision Makers and Internal Reviewers

PAI

The course equips FOI Decision Makers and Internal Reviewers with the skills, knowledge and competencies needed to take a pragmatic approach and focus on practical FOI tasks using the relevant law and guidelines. Participants get the opportunity to share their own experiences and get a valuable insight into issues highlighted by an expert in the field, as well as an understanding of best practice.

Get Tickets €425.00

Green Public Procurement – One Day Online Seminar

PAI

Measurably reduce environmental impacts using EU Green Public Procurement Guidelines. This is a practical seminar the provides spreadsheet templates to allow participants generate a working template for one aspect of their procurement e.g. transport services

Get Tickets €425.00

PAI’s Certificate in Public Procurement – 8 Day Programme

The Grand Canal Hotel | Zoom D04 X5X7

This programme is essential for 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. 

Get Tickets €3,190.00

Core Skills for Higher Executive Officers, Senior Staff Officers and Administrative Officers (and equivalent grades)

PAI

This comprehensive one day Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Core Skills programme is designed in alignment with the HEO competency model set out by the Public Appointment Service. This programme aims to support existing and newly appointed HEOs in managing performance and people. Delivering results through a focused development of the core competencies required in the role.

Get Tickets €465.00

Core Skills for Assistant Principals

PAI

Full Course Details Title: Assistant Principal – Core Skills Training Programme  Date: Thursday, 12th of October Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm CPD: 6 CPD Hours Method of Delivery: Online Fee: €465 About the seminar   This programme is based on core competencies for APs that are set out in the Public Appointments Service Competency Framework, which [...]

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The AIE Regulations – Access to Information on the Environment

PAI

This one-day online training course will focus on the requirements for processing a request. It will examine the application of certain exemptions, the appeals process, procedural issues, key OCEI decisions and more. Participants will leave the course with a much more advanced understanding of the AIE Regulations.

Get Tickets €425.00

Proofreading Skills – Half-Day Workshop

PAI

About the Workshop How do you feel when you read a report, leaflet, letter or professional website that contains errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation? Not impressed? We all know that business writing must be polished and professional at all times, but the challenge lies in avoiding errors and inconsistencies [...]

Get Tickets €325.00

Pre-Retirement Planning – Two Day In Person Seminar

The Grand Canal Hotel

This online Pre-Retirement Planning course will provide you with the information and support you need to look to the future with confidence.

€750.00

PAI’s Annual Public Procurement Conference 2023

PAI

If you are interested in sponsoring this well attended event, please contact our Conference and Events Team at info@pai.ie    Event Details Date: Thursday, November 23rd 2023 Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm CPD: 3.5 CPD Hours Early Bird Price for May : €225.50 - book now to secure this special discount [...]

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PAI’S CPD Compliance Conference

PAI

While the general CPD requirements tend to be easy to meet through attending lectures on new developments in areas of the law, meaningful compliance with the Management and Professional Development and Regulatory requirements can be more challenging to achieve. PAI's December CPD compliance conference aims to wrap up the year with topics mandatory in both the Management and Professional Development and Regulatory areas, and does so by addressing subjects that are actually relevant and pertinent to practitioners working in an in house role or in the public sector generally.

Get Tickets €325.00

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