Publication of the Irish Corporate Governance Code

Chartered Accountants Ireland welcomed the publication this week by Euronext Dublin of the Irish Corporate Governance Code. An important step in the development of corporate governance in Ireland, the new Code applies to financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2025 for Irish incorporated companies with an equity listing on Euronext Dublin (Irish Stock Exchange). Companies dual-listed in Ireland and the UK have the option to follow the Irish Code or the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Commenting on the launch, Head of Ethics & Governance, Níall Fitzgerald, thanked the expert members and committees who contributed to the Institute’s consultation on the development of the Code. “Closely aligned with the principles and provisions of the ‘best-in-class’ UK Code, the Irish Corporate Governance Code is tailored for the Irish market, for example with its greater EU focus.”