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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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.
17th November, 2009
Critical infrastructure – adaptation for climate change’ is the second in a series of IAE studies on the theme of ‘Ireland at Risk’, exploring potential threats to our social and economic development. The full text of the report and the four keynote submissions – on the impact of climate change on Ireland: water supplies, flooding and erosion, and energy supplies is available on the Publications page
15th June, 2009
Capital investment in Ireland’s energy sector could reach €30bn in the period up to 2020. This includes investment in conventional and renewable power generation, gas and electricity distribution networks, the National Grid, interconnection to the UK, advanced metering programmes and infrastructure for electric vehicles.
15th June, 2009
Monday 18 May at 6.30pm at 22 Clyde Road
15th June, 2009
The Annual Dinner of The Academy was held in the Davenport Hotel Dublin on the Thursday the 30th April 2009.
