The meltdown in governance at RTE last year underlined for many the importance of having the right people in State boards.  People who are unafraid to speak truth to power. 

Unfortunately, the reports from Mazars about RTE may deter qualified and talented people from working in the public sector.  All these issues are underlined today in a book from the Institute of Directors in Ireland and speaking to Joe was Caroline Spillane is the DG of the IOD.