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A reprint of the article "Civil words- evolving practices in dispute resolution at Engineers Ireland," which appeared in the November 2010 issue of "Arbitration" magazine, is presented.

The article presents the schedule of the Engineers Ireland Annual Conference to be held at Galway Bay Hotel in Galway, Ireland on March 31-April 1, 2011.

Information about Engineers Ireland Chemical and Process Engineers division's Delivering on Discovery conference held at the Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork, Ireland in December 2009 is presented. The event gathered chemical and process engineering professionals which was webcasted throughout Great Britain. Lecturers include Brendan O'Callaghan, David Shanahan, and Chris Davis. Participants reportedly had the opportunity to network and were given refreshments before and after lectures.

The article presents the author's views on how the pathways to Engineers Ireland membership solidify engineers and embrace inclusivity. She provides a background of the organisation which was originally established in 1835 as the Institution of Civil Engineers that aims to maintain a proper professional education standard, conduct and ethics. She also details how to apply for membership as well as the qualifications for eligibility.

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.

A list of membership transfers and elections at Engineering Ireland is presented.

The article focuses on the views of the appointed Engineers Ireland Director General John Power about the engineering profession, his commitment to the organization and its activities. Power explained that his vision for the future will be created by way of learning the ideas and requirements of the members. In the larger sense, Power is concerned of the relevance of the organization to all its stakeholders.

The article focuses on the improvement in the image of the Engineers Ireland after the name change according to surveys. The perception of the Engineers Ireland and the engineering profession by the media and Irish students has improved after the organization changes its operating name. It mentions the reasons behind the decision to change the name of the organization. It cites the initiatives undertaken by the organization to promote the engineering profession.

A list of members of engineering society Engineers Ireland who have been approved for transfer and election from the meeting on July 19, 2006. They include Michael Barnwell, who has been transferred to fellow, Robert Corrigan, who has been transferred to fellow, and Brian Armstrong, who has been elected to ordinary member.

The article focuses on the role of Denis McGrath as registrar of engineering society Engineers Ireland (EI). According to McGrath, the membership development programme of EI is intended to be as facilitatory as is practicable. He states that under the Accreditation Criteria, his department looks for specific graduate attributes relating to technical and scientific skills. He cites one of the most pressing issues in relation to the development of engineering education in Ireland. INSET: The Washington Accord.

The article focuses on the continued growth of the Engineers Ireland Biomedical division in the country. It highlights the contribution of several engineers in the development of biomedical engineering in Ireland and provides an overview of about biomedical engineering. It profiles several executives in the Biomedical division including Bernard Murphy, Ger Reilly, and Jonathan Kidd.

The article highlights the proposals by a task force which was formed by Engineers Ireland to enhance the education curricula and teaching instructions in mathematics and science. The task force has identified a need to have a more holistic approach using the Project Maths model introduced by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA). According to the article, the science subjects should be required at Junior Certificate level. Also emphasized is the importance to provide incentives to teachers to improve teaching.

The article announces that Ciaran Fahy, Tim Ahern and Tim Bouchier have been appointed as members of the new board of Engineers Ireland.

This article presents a conversation with Engineers Ireland director general John Power about the four-goal strategy launched by the organization. The goals to be achieved by the organization include growth in membership and achievement of excellence in people and work practices, processes and systems. Information on the team of directors appointed to head the organization.

This article focuses on the Goal Uganda Housing Support Programme, a rural housing programme initiated in 2006 by John O'Shea of Engineers Ireland. The programme targets HIV/AIDS affected families and vulnerable households in the greater Masaka area. The programme's overall mission and training package are detailed. The challenges of the programme are also discussed.

The article reports on the Engineers Ireland Council membership transfers and elections. The members who have been transferred to fellow include Sreto Boljevic, Patrick Coffey and Seamus Devine. Those who have been elected to chartered engineer are John Patrick Cleary, Jonathan Dowdie and Gerhard Hitge. Meanwhile, those who were transferred to ordinary member includes Chris Adamson, Ciaran Ashe and John Brennan.

The article presents a calendar of events related to engineering in Ireland from October to November 2006. The conference titled Obtaining Chartered Engineering Status of the Engineers Ireland will be held at the Grand Hotel in Tralee on October 24. The MEETA Awards will be held on November 23. The Social Night: Masquerade Ball 2006 of the Young Engineers Society will be held at the Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel in Dublin on October 20.

The article discusses the establishment and growth of the Engineers Ireland Biomedical engineering division in the country. It highlights the division's membership which is made up of several main groups including industry biomedical engineers, hospital-based clinical engineers, and medical device supplier-based clinical engineers. The Biomedical Engineering division medal is also highlighted. INSETS: Biomedical Engineering division Research Medal Winners;BioInnovate Ireland recruits for fellowship programme.

The article offers information on a report published by the Irish Academy of Engineering entitled Engineering Research in Irish Economic Development. The report highlights the role of engineering research in economic recovery and job creation. It encourages stronger links among Irish Schools of Engineering. It also recommends to rationalise various national funding agencies and establish one agency for science and technology research in the country.

The article offers information on the findings of an Ipsos MRBI survey on Engineers Ireland members. It states that technology engineers are optimistic about their future. It adds that engineers expects the turnover of their company to stay the same or increase in 2011. It outlines several economic and business issues affecting semi-state companies. It also mentions that most of those surveyed rated energy as the most urgent issue and waste as the last priority. INSET: Prize for survey respondent.

The article presents the views of Engineers Ireland North West region chairman c O'Halloran on the existing and planned engineering projects in Sligo and Leitrim. He provides information on the engineering amenities and facilities available in the north west, current and planned industry as well as the benefits of living and working in the area. He cites musician Shane Filan who considers Sligo as an ideal place to raise his children due to the landscape, facilities, and its people. INSET: Engineers Ireland activities in the North West Region.

A calendar of events for the Engineers Ireland for February to March 2010 is presented which includes an evening lecture on the first steps in Eurocodes, an evening lecture on the Cork metropolitan area transport initiatives and an Annual dinner.

The article offers information on the 2010 Engineers Ireland Annual Conference that will feature experts in the field of engineering who will talk about the future challenges facing Ireland Inc.

The article features the engineering society, Engineers Ireland which is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2010. It traces the history of the society which was formed in August 6, 1835 with the objective of promoting science in general, particularly the profession of Civil Engineering. It has reportedly become the voice of the engineering profession in Ireland with 24,000 members. According to the author, it is important that the public understand the leadership and responsibilities involved in the engineering profession.

The article reports on the strategy of the organization Engineers Ireland in which members are its central focus. As part of its strategy, the organization has availed the services of information technology (IT) services and consulting company Version 1 for the delivery of an integrated membership management system. The new Engineers Ireland Membership System (EIMS) will be replacing the membership management application (REGISTER) and customer relations management (CRM) company system (HEIDI) of the organization.

The article offers an overview of the activities of Engineers Ireland Cork Region. The Cork Region Committee provides a program of events for all disciplines within the region and it has also launched a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program. A set of goals were also outlined by Engineers Ireland director general for the improvement of engineering in the region. The Cork Region Committee also maintains its local Web site for use by its members.

The article presents a list of members of the professional association Engineers Ireland who have been approved for transfer and election from May 21, 2008 which includes Gerard Galvin, Robbie Aherne and Christian Scholz.

The article profiles several committee members of the Young Engineers Society in Ireland. They include Caroline Rocks of Jacobs Engineering, David Memery of the Irish Naval Service, and Conor Evans of Roughan & O'Donovan. It also presents the opinion of the members regarding volunteering in the activities of the association Engineers Ireland.

The article outlines some of the benefits from the extensive range of services that Engineers Ireland can offer to its prospective and existing members. The organization claims to provide support in the members' search for excellence in their career as well as resource advantage in professional competition. It facilitates a recognition process through membership grades, titles and other approaches and makes available for members, a website, library and an archive. The organization has also initiatives to make career networking easy.

A list of candidates that have been approved for transfer and election by Engineers Ireland from February 21, 2007 is provided. The list includes Francis Deignan and Joseph Harrington who were both tranferred to fellow and Paul Baggeridge who was elected to ordinary member.

The article focuses on the Ireland Engineers Expert Group's review of the report "Independent Safety Review of the Onshore Section of the Proposed Corrib Gas Pipeline," undertaken by Advantica and was released in 2006. The Expert Group concluded that the report was conducted in a professional, structured and comprehensive manner. The Expert Group claimed that Advantica has addressed the main elements which influence the safety of the developer's design and construction proposal.

The author focuses on the Engineers Ireland West Region in Ireland. He said that the organization's program of events reflects the range of disciplines of members in the West Region, including joint activities with the Biomedical Engineering Division and the Information Technology Association Galway. He adds that a major concern for the sector is promoting the engineering profession. He suggests that the region should have a clear vision for sustainable development in the medium to long term.

The article discusses the launch of Engineers Ireland's Future Professionals Programme comprising a full class on the Professional Progression strand aimed at experienced engineers with strong leadership potential in the country.

The article discusses the GB region of Engineers Ireland's new 2011-2012 season of events launched at the London Irish Centre in England.

The article profiles chartered engineer John O'Dea, the vice president of the Engineers Ireland. He has a consistent track record of implementing innovative businesses from a ventilator research and development (R&D) facility for Puritan Bennett to novel imaging technology for esophagus and stomach surgery with his own firm Crospon. His experience in the biomedical device industry is discussed. INSET: 'Engineer, first and foremost'.

The article offers information on how to renew Engineers Ireland membership for the year 2012.

The article provides information on Engineers Ireland's STEPS volunteer programme.

The article offers information on the Engineers Week to be held in Ireland from February 27 to March 4, 2012.

The article discusses the Young Engineers Society's (YES) annual ball held in 2011 at the Morrison Hotel in Ireland.

The article focuses on the issues to be addressed by the author in the Presidential Address 2011. The priorities of the author as president of Engineers Ireland for 2011 are outlined. Major emphasis is given for a comprehensive reform on the educational system, particularly in the teaching of mathematics in secondary education.

The article reports on the launch of the lecture series by the Mechanical and Manufacturing division of Engineers Ireland for autumn winter 2011 to 2012.

The article reports that the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) will attend the event Summer Strategy Retreat in Ireland.

The article reports on the achievements of engineering-led organisations, which prioritise the continuing professional development (CPD) of their staff, in sustaining jobs and the recognition of On Semiconductor Corp. as the 125th organisation achieving the CPD Accredited Employer in Ireland.

The article encourages the Engineers Ireland Annual Conference delegates to play in the West region golf event at the Galway Golf Club in Galway, Ireland on April 1, 2011.

The article reports on the results of the survey conducted by Engineers Ireland, a British engineering society, which unveil that 80 percent of the engineers who took part of the survey supported the introduction of water charges to improve the water infrastructure in Ireland.

The article provides information on Engineers Ireland's group scheme program for members offering discounts on various products and services that may lead to at least 1,250 pounds in savings per year.

The article reports on the winners of Engineers Ireland Mechanical and Manufacturing division's inaugural research paper prize competition for young members held in Dublin, Ireland which include a study on the spatial formation of bone fracture healing tissues.

The article announces the 175th anniversary of Engineers Ireland which was marked by hosting the first live performance in the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) in Dublin, Ireland on July 6, 2010.

The article reports that engineering firms H. A. O'Neil Ltd. and CEI Collins Engineers Inc. have received the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer Award from Engineers Ireland in March 2010.

The article announces that Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates has received the Continuting Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer Award from Engineers Ireland in March 2010.