Unfair dismissal case raises question on governance of Active Retirement Network charity

The incident at ARNI highlights  the charity's governance as three board members including the chair — whose signature appeared on the letter — say they were unaware of the development

Former president of Active Retirement Network Ireland Kay Murphy says she is 'quite sure' she did not sign the letter dismissing Siobhan Hopkins. Picture: Dan Linehan

Governance issues in charities have come to the fore in recent years. There have been high-profile incidents of individuals behaving in a manner that would not have been deemed acceptable in a corporate setting, where focus is on accountability and the bottom line. 

Now, questions are arising about another charity, Active Retirement Network Ireland (ARNI).