The Irish Academy of Engineering was founded in May 1997 by The Institution of Engineers of Ireland (now Engineers Ireland), which is the national representative body for the Engineering Profession in Ireland. In setting up The Academy, the Institution was motivated by similar objectives to those of other academies of engineering around the world who saw the need to afford engineering and engineering research an enhanced profile in national affairs. The Academy is an all Ireland body and it performs a valuable role in linking the profession in both jurisdictions on the Island in matters of common interest affecting the Island of Ireland as a whole.
Objective of The Academy
The overall objective of The Academy is "to advance the science and practice of engineering in Ireland and to support the expansion and enhancement of engineering education as an essential element in national development and the enhancement of living standards". The Academy is an independent body with its own governing council. In its formative years the Academy continues to receive support from Engineers Ireland and formal liaison is maintained quarterly at officer level.
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30th June, 2010
Presentations on work of Standing Committees made to the IAE Symposium held in 22 Clyde Road on 24 June 2010
4th June, 2010
The first Annual Lunch of the Academy took place in the Members Dining Room of the R.D.S. Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 on Thursday, May 6th 2010.
4th March, 2010
The Irish Academy of Engineering (IAE) was invited to make a presentation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security on Wednesday, 3 March 2010.
28th February, 2010
This report has been prepared by a Taskforce organised by
the Irish Academy of Engineering and Engineers Ireland
representing the engineering profession on the island of
Ireland. It has been commissioned by InterTradeIreland.
The purpose of the report is to identify and make
recommendations on the long-term infrastructure which
will be required in order to achieve world-class
competitiveness for the island. Adopting a long-term
perspective ensures that economic choices are made and
avoids the risk of revisiting incremental decisions based on
short-term pressures.
16th December, 2009
A primary aim of the Government is to restore national competitiveness over the
next three to five years, mainly by reducing the country’s cost base.
Energy in its various forms costs Irish consumers in excess of €5Bn annually. Energy
prices are a major factor both for industry and for all those exposed to cost of living
trends.
