Media Alert: Thursday, 28 June 2012

MEDIA NOTICE: THURSDAY, 28 JUNE

What: Minister Phil Hogan TD launches Ireland's first Governance Code for Charities

When: Thursday, 28 June (11am-1pm)

Where: The Round Room, Mansion House, Dawson Street, D2

Why:

The Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations provides, for the first time, clear guidelines on the roles, duties and responsibilities of those who run charities.
Over 150 charities have already committed to adopting the Code.
The Code was developed to improve transparency and accountability in the charity sector.

Who:

Minister of Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD
Emily O’Reilly, Ombudsman
Over 450 charities will be represented at the event.

How: Contact Gert Ackermann on M: 086 176 9287 or E: gert@wheel.ie

Photo-opportunities at 10:40am on the day.

Event Agenda:

Time	Details
10.30-11.00	Arrival, Registration, Tea and Coffee
11.00-11.10	Welcome and Background - Deirdre Garvey, Governance Code Working Group Chair.
11.10-11.25	Official Launch Address - Phil Hogan TD, Minister of Environment, Community and Local Government.
11.25-11.45	Ethics and governance in Ireland today: rights and responsibilities - Emily O’Reilly, Ombudsman.
11.45-12.00	What does good corporate governance really mean? - Michael Kelly, Chairman of the Corporate Governance Association of Ireland.
12.00-12.20	Case Studies: One each from Type A, B & C organisations about their experience on the journey of adopting the Governance Code. Type A: Bill Morrell, Chair of Kerry Community & Voluntary Forum Type B: Veronica O’Leary, CEO, Bray Cancer Support Type C: Dr Anne-Marie McGauran, Chair of the Governance Sub Group for the Board of One Family
12.20-13.00	Panel Discussion & Q&A
13.00	Close

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