- IAE Fundamental Principles

The Academy is a learned society of the engineering profession. The main object for which the Academy is established is to advance the science and practice of engineering in Ireland and support the expansion and enhancement of engineering education as an essential element in national development and the enhancement of living standards.

This overall object will be achieved by the following Fundamental Principles:

• Identifying areas of engineering and science which are developing rapidly and which are vital to future development.

• Advising Government on all aspects of economic development where engineering has a significant part to play.

• Furthering the development and expansion of engineering R&D in Ireland.

• Observing international engineering development and making appropriate recommendations for national application.

• Maintaining contact with the European Union and other international organisations in matters of concern to the engineering profession.

• Furthering the pursuit of excellence in Irish engineering and encouraging creativity, innovation and quality in design, development, manufacture, construction, other engineering services and management.

• Preparing policy statements and drafting opinions on issues referred to the Academy by The Institution of Engineers of Ireland, the Government, the European Union or other appropriate body or organisation.

• Stimulating interest in the preservation and presentation of Ireland's engineering heritage.

• Identifying and honouring engineers whose achievements have been significant.

• Studying and commenting on the social, economic and environmental impact of new developments in science and engineering.

• Identifying and highlighting outstanding Irish engineering achievement.

• Maintaining contact with other international academies in matters of common concern.

Incorporation

On January 11th 2007 a Special General Meeting of The Academy was called with the objective of furthering the Incorporation of the Academy as a company limited by guarantee. At this meeting two motions were proposed for approval.

Motion  No.1: To incorporate the Fundamental principles and By-Laws of The Academy into a Memorandum and Articles of Association of a company limited by guarantee and eligible for registration for charitable status and to be known as The Irish Academy of Engineering.

Motion No.2: To adopt the Memorandum and Articles of Association of The Irish Academy of Engineering Ltd.

These motions were passed unanimously and the Academy is now a company limited by guarantee.