IE Domain Registry t/a .IE

01 Purpose and Strategic Priorities 02 Performance Highlights 2020 04 Chair’s Statement 06 Chief Executive’s Report Corporate Governance 10 Board of Directors and Management 12 Corporate Governance 13 The Audit Committee 14 Corporate Social Responsibility 16 Internet Governance 18 Policy Development Business and Market Review 20 A new brand 21 Celebrating 20 years 23 Technical excellence 27 Insights – research and reports 28 Growth and expansion of the .ie namespace 34 Five Year Summary Financial Statements 36 Company Information 37 Directors’ Report 40 Independent Auditor's Report 43 Statement of Income and Retained Earnings 44 Balance Sheet 45 Statement of Cash Flows 46 Notes to the Financial Statements 58 Glossary of Terms CONTENTS Database of .ie domains 309,853 New .ie registrations 65,113 Key Figures 2020 Members’ funds €4.6m Renewal rate 86.9%