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The article profiles ABB Ltd., a company in Dundalk, Ireland, which manufactures measurement systems and actuator systems, for use in the pulp and paper industry. It is noted that ABB Ltd. is a world leader in measurement systems but it was only in 2004 when it decided to centralize the actuator business in Dundalk. The strategies used by the company and the role played by Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in ensuring the success of the actuator business are discussed.

This article reports on the launch of the Green Paper on local government entitled "Stronger Local Democracy - Options for Change," by John Gormley, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in Ireland. This paper provides a set of options for change which share a strong common theme of renewing local democratic leadership. It proposes that the Mayor will act as Chair of the Dublin Transport Authority.

The article reports on geotechnical engineers chosen by the Geotechnical Society of Ireland (GSI) to represent Ireland at the 19th European Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference to be held in Gyor, Hungary. These engineers were Emma Britton of IT Sligo and Sophie O'Connor of UCD. A panel of judges from the GSI Committee selected the two engineers for their papers. Britton studies the phenomenon of arching in piled embankments, while O'Connor characterizes Irish soils with the use of resistivity methods.

The article announces the awardees at the Engineers Ireland Sector Paper and Presentation Awards in 2009, including engineer Tom Brosnan with the Mullins Silver Medal, and senior lecturer Doctor Michael Long and WJ Groundwater Ltd. managing director Toby Roberts with the Geotechnical Prize.

This article reports on a team, chaired by the Registrar Denis McGrath of Ireland, under the EUR-ACE Project to examine the policies and operation of the Russian Association for Engineering Education. The association has the authority to grant the EUR-ACE Label to its accredited programs beyond November 2008. But this responsibility may continue or end depending on the results of the review.

The article addresses the need to improve the mapping system of Ireland's Property Registration Authority (PRA) for defining property boundaries. A digital mapping initiative by the PRA resulted to the creation of a Commission on Land Registration in Autumn 2006 by the Irish Institution of Surveyors (IIS). One of the factors cited for the urgent need for improved mapping is the development of an electronic conveyancing system for the country which requires higher standards of data quality to ensure interoperability.

The article reports that Engineered! A Week Of Wonder, a week-long series of events from February 11-15, 2008 was launched by President of Ireland Mary McAleese. Engineers Ireland across the country organized these series of events to create a better awareness of engineering. It notes that the programme was designed to introduce children to engineering in a fun way. President McAleese acknowledged the contribution of engineers to Ireland's prosperity in the launching of the programme.

The article announces that updates on activities of engineering societies in Ireland will be published in "The Engineers Journal."

The article offers information on the spring golf outing at Tullamore Golf Club and the Engineers Ireland Annual Conference in Tullamore, Ireland, from April 23 to 24, 2009.

The article discusses highlights of the first meeting of the Young Engineers Ireland Discussion Club in Galway, Ireland, on February 11, 2009. More than seventy people attended the meeting. Notable people who attended the event include Alan Kerins, Christy O'Sullivan and Deirdre Grant. They talked about engineers working in developing countries.

The article examines the progress in renewable energy deployment in Ireland set against the context of short- and medium-term renewable energy targets. It is said that the government paper on energy policy has published the targets for each of the three distinct energy markets, namely the electricity, transport and thermal energy markets. Based on 2008 data, it was concluded that renewable energy contributed just over 4 per cent to Ireland's overall energy demand, despite delivering 12 per cent of electricity requirements.

The article presents the views of architect Duncan Stewart on the role of the engineering profession in helping society respond to the implications of climate change in Ireland. He identified key areas where engineers can contribute. These are buildings, transport and power generation. With regards to house design, he commented that timber should be used more extensively in construction.

The article introduces the brand identity WYG Ireland from previous name White Young Green Ireland. It is inferred that the re-branding is a result of organic growth and acquisition. The firm will also re-brand its surveying and management services to Nolan Ryan Tweeds, which would also bring the Nolan Ryan Partnership.

The article reports on the establishment of a Masters of Engineering programme at the Department of Mechanical Engineering in Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland in 2008. The programme is aimed at providing specialised skills and knowledge in mechanical engineering. It is inferred that the programme award is a Master of Engineering degree and it also offers an option to end the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma. The graduates of the programme may get involve with mechanical engineering research, analysis and design.

The article weighs the conclusions reached by Alan W. Gray, managing partner of Indecon International Economic Consultants to the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, in his paper "Need for a Balanced Perspective on the Structure, Performance and Prospects for U.S. Foreign Investment in Ireland." He says that U.S. foreign investment is an important contribution to the Irish economy, being one of the most profitable locations. Areas of improvement include ensuring a supportive Irish environment.

The article provides an overview of developments in the biofuel industry in Ireland as of May 2009. High rape-seed prices have negatively affected pure plant oil (PPO) production in Ireland. The reasons for the need for Irish biofuel industries based on current technologies are enumerated including very low oil prices and volatility of existing food market prices. It stresses the necessity for biofuels for which certificates are issued to comply with the most appropriate quality standard.

The article reports on the implementation of the on-line land registration service as reported by Project Manager Greg McDermott of Digital Mapping at the Property Registration Authority of Ireland (PRAI). He also spoke of its objective to improve the business performance and productivity of the Land Registry internally. The on-line service would efficiently and effectively help staff to process new transactions and in a timely manner meet the demands and expectations of the customers.

The article presents an overview of the European Standard (EN) Eurocodes, which is scheduled to be implemented by all member states by March 2010. The EN Eurocodes are intended for proving compliance of building and civil engineering works, expressing the so-called Essential Requirements in technical terms and determining the performance of structural components. It comprises of 58 individual parts and cover 10 areas of design. The examination of all Eurocode parts is being coordinated by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).

The article offers information on the 2009 Engineer's Ireland Annual Conference to be held from April 22 to 24.

The article discusses the highlights of an Information Seminar on Bologna accords held by the Higher Education Authority in the National Gallery of Ireland in December 2007. A paper on "Programme Outcomes for Master of Engineering Degree Programmes" was presented by Engineers Ireland professional association registrar Denis McGrath.

The article announces the educational standard for engineers, imposed by the Irish Executive Committee of Council in 2007. As reported, graduates from 2013 onwards, must be accredited to a Master degree (level nine), before becoming a Chartered Engineer. The reasons for the development are discussed in a paper "A New Structure for Engineering Education in Ireland," which include the demand of the Lisbon agenda for qualified engineers to help make the European Union (EU) a knowledge-based economy.

The article reports on the presentation of the annual Literary Oireachtas prizes in Ireland. Some of recipients of the Engineers Ireland sponsored prize were Mícheál Ó Bréartúin, Rath Fearnáin and Cill Fhiontain. The contest is for a paper of between 3000 and 5000 words on any aspect of engineering or technology.

The article announces the recipients of the Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards 2011 including the Mizen Head Footbridge in Cork as Engineering Project of the Year, Louise Connolly as Chartered Engineer of the Year, and Michael Loughnane as Engineers Ireland Volunteer of the Year award. INSET: Regulation vital to ensure excellence - Engineers Ireland....

The article focuses on the event Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards to be held on November 4, 2011 in Dublin. It notes that the event recognizes contributions to the engineering community. It offers information on several awards including Chartered Engineer of the Year, Engineering Project of the Year, and Engineering News Story of the Year.

The article focuses on the Samuel Houghton Lecture delivered by professor Frank Gannon, director general of Science Foundation Ireland (SRI), at the 15th Bioengineering in Ireland Conference in Limerick. Gannon talked about the varying yardsticks with which engineers and scientists have traditionally measured personal success in their respective field. He also stressed that researchers and engineers working together in collaborative environments were better-equipped for the jobs of the future.

The article reports that the University College Cork (UCC), Ireland has been attracting students in engineering since it offered the Master in Engineering Science (M. Eng. Sc.) programme in Sustainable Energy in 2005. The programme provides education in sustainable energy to graduate engineers covering areas such as renewable energy technologies, energy integration and energy trends and policies. UCC also launched a level eight Bachelor in Engineering (BE) program in energy engineering in 2007 to meet the future demand for energy engineering graduates.

The article offers information on the 3rd CIRP International Conference on High Performance Cutting, which will be held at the University of Dublin in Ireland from June 12 to 13, 2008.

The article presents a calendar of events for regions, divisions and societies in Ireland, from November to December 2006. A lecture on renewable energy technology for domestic homes will be presented in Tralee on November 21. The Christmas Golf Outing will take place in Sligo on December 2. A lecture on biomass potentional in the commercial and industry sectors will be held in Dublin on November 28.

The article discusses the highlights of a workshop on the Spirit of Ireland campaign for energy independence hosted by Engineers Ireland in Clyde Road on June 23, 2009. Ideas of the campaign group were presented to members and requested them to examine their plans to assure the smooth promotion of the campaign in September. More than 170 members attended the event, while 70 engineers watched through a live webcast. The Web site at which the presentations can be downloaded is also mentioned.

The article focuses on a 2.3 million euro-funded research network for the biopharmaceutical industry in Ireland as of 2009. The network is said to be aimed at delivering more efficient, reliable and less expensive processes for manufacturing biopharmaceutical medicines. Science, Technology, Innovation and Natural Resources Minister Conor Lenihan noted the significance of such initiatives to a national culture of innovation. Firms involved in the scheme are also mentioned, including Stokes Bio and Cellix.

The article reports on the launch of the Greenloan Home Energy Savers Scheme by Science, Technology, Innovation and Natural Resources Minister Conor Lenihan in Ireland. The scheme is aimed at creating opportunities of employment in local communities by clustering homeowners to enable them to obtain discounts when they upgrade their properties. It has already created more than 250 clusters consisting of homeowners in 26 counties. It was initially a part of the pilot stage of the Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) Home Energy Saving Scheme (HES).

The article reports on the need for Ireland to explore all forms of energy to ensure energy security according to Chevron chief executive officer (CEO) David O'Reilly during his 2009 McLaughlin Lecture at the Clyde Road. He says that alternative and renewable energy resources are important but oil, natural gas and coal will remain vital. He adds that the rising development of alternative energy sources are not enough to match the increase in demand. He notes that fossil fuels contribute 96% of the total energy use.

A photograph of engineers Sinead Heneghan, Aidan Harnet, Catherine Sullivan and John Gorman receiving their Best Practice Initiative in Mentoring for Professional Development at the National Training Awards 2009 of the Irish Institute of Training & Development is presented along with the highlights of the event.

This article focuses on a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) survey which revealed that a total of 626 industrial collaborators have spread across small and medium enterprises (SME) and multinational corporations. SFI has for the first time undertaken a survey to gather key data from SFI-supported researchers. The key findings of the survey are discussed.

The article focuses on the economic benefits associated with investment in research and development (R&D) according to Maurice Dagg's book "Perspectives on Irish Productivity. In his book, Dagg concluded that R&D investment contributes to the productivity, human capital development and economic growth of Ireland. He cites studies showing the importance of research in industrial innovation and science. The effects of research on productivity growth is mentioned.

The article focuses on the candidates and sponsors of awards to be presented at the second annual Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards in November 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. Brief profiles of the finalists for the Chartered Engineer of the Year 2011 are offered which include Louise Connolly, Edel Leddin and Paul Dunne. The sponsors of the awards include the National Roads Authority (NRA), National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and SIAC Construction Ltd.

The article presents an update on engineering society Engineers Ireland (EI). The September 2006 issue of "Engineers Journal" contains a copy of the "CPD Training Programme 2006/2007" guide that will provide members with information on the courses and seminars organised by the Continuing Professional Development training team. EI will organise a number of technical and non-technical courses throughout Ireland in 2006, while seminars on issues, such as traffic management, are also planned.

The article offers information on an Information Evening that will be held by Engineers Ireland at the Lecture Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, on September 6, 2006. The event is held for engineers from Central and East European member states of the European Union interested in learning more about membership of Engineers Ireland. Attendees to the event are requested to bring along original transcripts of academic achievements. For further information, contact details are included.

The article offers information on the Young Engineers Society Masquerade Ball that will be held at the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney, Ireland, on October 20, 2006. The organisers promise the ball is set to live up to its reputation as one of the premier social events on the engineering calendar. For further information, interested individuals may visit the society's Web site at www.young-engineers.blogspot.com. Tickets are priced at 60 euros.

The article reports that engineering society Engineers Ireland has called for balance to be brought to the debate on the rise and fall of Leaving Certificate Maths results in Ireland. The society has supported calls for a bonus points system to be introduced for Higher Level Maths and is supportive of the government's Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation. Despite the overall decrease in points for 2006, demand for engineering and technology courses remain strong.

The article provides an overview of the European Union and Irish policies regarding the development of district heating (DH) sector. The benefits of DH include provision of instantaneous hot water without requiring individual boilers or hot water storage, reduction in maintenance costs and energy requirements and use of waste as its key fuel source. The Modern District Heating and Cooling systems were modified to support the creation of legislation to improve district heating and cooling in Europe.

The article discusses offshore resources for renewable energy to meet Ireland's energy requirements. Offshore renewables are cited as a long-term solution for Ireland which would address concerns regarding climate change, economics and energy demands. The presence of the Atlantic coast as a test bed reportedly gives Ireland the potential for exporting equipment internationally. Integrated Compressed Air Renewable Energy Systems (ICARES) were mentioned as a technical proposition for storage and collection of renewable energy suited to Irish issues.

The article announces that Genzyme is investing more than 130 million euros to expand its fill finish facility in Waterford, Ireland to increase its current production of biopharmaceutical products. The fill finish facility will be installed with three lyophilisers to improve Genzyme's ability to fill, package and distribute biopharmaceutical products to patients suffering rare inherited diseases and to those undergoing transplant surgeries.

The article reports on the activities of the region, divisions and societies of the Engineers Ireland organization for the 2008/2009 season. Events organized by the Donegal Region of Engineers Ireland include a site visit to Mulroy Bay bridge and a lecture on the Building Energy Rating (BER) of concrete buildings. The Biomedical Engineering Division has held single-speaker presentations as well as full-day schedules of speakers. The Geotechnical Society has provided lectures on subjects including metro station design and geotechnics.

The article focuses on environmental management standards for the construction of the onshore terminal under the Corrib Natural Gas Project located in the Slyne Trough in Ireland. It cites that the Corrib gas field is being developed by Shell E&P Ireland Ltd. (SEPIL) and its partners Statoil Exploration Ireland Ltd. and Marathon International Petroleum Hibernia Ltd. as a long-range sub-sea tieback to the shore. Information on water management and emergency response at the gas field are provided.

The article offers information on Carlow Bypass in Ireland, which provides an 18.5 kilometer (km) dual carriageway motorway crossing the Dublin to Waterford railway line before forming a junction with the N80 to the south east of Carlow town. The scheme included the construction of three grade-separated junctions and national road realignments. On site challenges are discussed. Benefits of the project include reduction in travel times along the N9 and an improved environment within Carlow town.

The article outlines the characteristics of a successful manufacturer in Ireland, according to the "High Level Group on Manufacturing Report" in 2008. Global trends that have a direct effect on how manufacturing is defined are mentioned, including the increased pace of globalisation. The report says firms that will be successful in creating high value have a focus on gaining an in-depth understanding of markets and customer needs. Areas of concern that are relevant to all manufacturing firms operating from the country are also discussed.

The article presents information about the multifaceted research activities at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) School of Engineering in Dublin, Ireland. The school focuses its research on five fields which include bioengineering, transport and the environment and digital media, communication and signal processing. The school also has two research centers, Trinity Centre for Bioengineering and the Centre for Transport Research and Innovation.

The article summarizes the reasons for the introduction of the Eirspan Bridge Management System (BMS) in Ireland and outlines the distinct activities included in Eirspan. The implementation of a BMS leads to the co-ordination of a various types of cyclical and non-cyclical inspections and helps to initiate timely interventions to ensure that the integrity of the bridges is preserved and value for money is achieved.

The article presents an interview with Brian Ó Gallachóir, lecturer in Energy Engineering, and Dr. Richard Kavanagh, dean of Engineering, regarding the B.E. degree programme in energy engineering offered by the University College Cork in Ireland. The university launch an energy engineering programme because energy has become a topic of huge importance and interest to individual citizens, industry and government. They mentions the career opportunities in energy engineering.