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Business/Entrepreneurship GOVERNMENT ORGS/DEPTS The statutory body responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications sector and the postal sector. Provides the Government with independent, expert advice on issues related to public science policy. Works to protect the individual's right to privacy. Works to provide high-quality education which will enable individuals to achieve their full potential and to participate fully as members of society; and contribute to Ireland's social, cultural and economic development. Responsible for the promotion and development of agriculture, food and rural development in Ireland. Responsible for the administration of public finance, including the collection and expenditure of the revenues. Responsible for the telecommunications, broadcasting and energy sectors. It regulates, protects and develops the natural resources of Ireland. An Irish Government initiative to create an international centre of excellence for knowledge, innovation and creativity focused on digital content and technology enterprises. Ireland’s national science promotion programme, aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics among students, teachers and the public. Government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector. Developed by the Department of Finance and designed to help individuals find and publish tender notices on government and public-sector procurement across Ireland. Advises the Irish Government on skills needed in Ireland and business education and training requirements. Ireland's national policy advisory body for enterprise and science. Provides internet services to educational and research institutions and organisations in Ireland. IRCSET is an independent and autonomous research funding and monitoring body to promote science and engineering research in Ireland. Ireland's inward investment promotion agency, partners with foreign investors, helping them to set up and develop their business in Ireland. Takes direction from the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Science and Technology in relation to science, technology and innovation policies and is responsible for the implementation of those policies. Aims to build and strengthen scientific and engineering research and its infrastructure in the areas of greatest strategic value to Ireland’s long-term competitiveness and development. Promotes and assists the development of sustainable energy in Ireland.
TECHNOLOGY ORGS/ASSOCS News and information on the internet business community in Ireland. Professional association representing the interests of Irish and multinational software and computing services companies operating in Ireland. Focuses on proving responsibility to the consumer; becoming a pre-eminent source of industry information, enhancing competencies in standards development, building media and public credibility on behalf of the mobile industry in Ireland, whilst responding to the changing forces that are driving the wireless industry in Ireland and globally. A business-led initiative that supports the international growth ambitions of Irish Internet businesses. The representative lobby group for the high-tech or knowledge sector. Promotes, explores, discusses and exhibits art and technology in Ireland and the world. A community of professionals committed to the development and exchange of knowledge by sharing expertise and the promotion of best practice in technology-enhanced learning. Irish technology campaign news and relevant updates and editorials on activities of Irish telcos/ISPs. An independent organisation comprised of high-level technology leaders in Silicon Valley who are committed to helping Ireland address the challenges of embracing new technology opportunities.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT An inter-disciplinary research institute focused on building an internationally-recognised programme of research and education on innovation processes and policies that are fundamental to the development of a knowledge-based economy. An international web science research institute interlinking technologies, information and people to advance business and benefit society. Researches economic and social change in Ireland in the new global context. Conducts research on life course issues and the way public policy affects life outcomes. Works to encourage the development of nanomaterials and processes by Irish industry. Researches and develops unifying frameworks and roadmaps for IT and business executives to create more value from IT and better deliver IT-enabled innovation whilst validating that these frameworks and tools have a broad applicability across differing industries. Analyses and reports to the Taoiseach on strategic issues relating to the efficient development of the economy and the achievement of social justice and the development of a strategic framework for the conduct of relations and negotiation of agreements between the government and the social partners. The academy for the sciences and humanities for Ireland. Promotes excellence in scholarship, recognises achievements in learning, directs research programmes and undertakes its own research projects, particularly in areas relating to Ireland and its heritage. Lero is the Irish Software Engineering Research Centre, and a collaborative organisation, embracing the software engineering research activities in the University of Limerick, Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin. NovaUCD, the Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre, is the hub of knowledge transfer activities at University College Dublin.
EDUCATION An annual competition held in Dublin, Ireland, every January for encouraging interest in science in secondary and primary school students. A mass science experiment involving primary schools across Ireland. Resources for finding out more about a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics from Discover Science & Engineering. Science, engineering and technology news, resources and general science information in Ireland. Science activities and online resources for primary schools and teachers. Official education portal of the Department of Education and Science in Ireland. Curriculum-focused resources and support for primary teachers. Irish universities promoting science. Promotes women in science in Ireland. An Irish Government agency established to provide advice, support and information on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in education. A publicly-funded independent centre for research in basic disciplines. Information and functionality about engineering in Ireland. Ireland’s leading business school and research centre.
THIRD-LEVEL INSTITUTES Provides information on courses, faculties, vacancies, staff and facilities. Provides nationally and internationally certified education and training in a wide range of vocational areas. CIT provides a wide range of higher education courses up to and including PhD in a variety of disciplines including business, engineering, humanities, science, art and design, music and nautical studies. Provides a range of adult and further education, training, support services and special projects. Specialises in computing, communications, engineering, languages and intercultural studies. Features information on admissions, academic departments and administration. Aims to ensure students achieve the highest standards academically, creatively, professionally and technically. Courses plus general information and vacancies. Information about the institute and courses on offer in Galway and Mayo. Aims to design and deliver education and training that is relevant and responsive to economic and social needs both locally and nationally. Dedicated to excellence in higher education through the provision of progammes leading to internationally recognised awards. A focus for local business innovation and development and has an excellent track record in collaborating with businesses, the community and the creative industries across its core disciplines of business and humanities, engineering and science. Works to provide learners with excellent and flexible higher-education opportunities. Offers a wide range of third-level courses, covering subjects including business, computing, engineering and nursing. Offers courses and a broad range of information for applicants. Offers a wide range of programmes across a number of disciplines, all geared to today's employment needs.
National College of Ireland is committed to advancing knowledge in its specialist areas of business, human resource management, accountancy, finance, computing and community studies.
Teaching and research excellence in the fields of arts, social science, and celtic studies; business, public policy and law; engineering and informatics; medicine, nursing and health sciences; and science. Has 26 academic departments which are organised into three faculties: arts, celtic studies and philosophy; science and engineering, and social sciences. Information for prospective and current students, academics and visitors. Official site of the university includes links to academic departments and administrative offices. Ireland's premier University, a 35-school institution with more than 20,000 students. Offers a range of programmes up to doctorate and post-doctorate levels in arts, humanities and social sciences, business, education and health sciences, science and engineering. Information for undergraduate students, post-graduate students, staff, and research contacts for Waterford Institute of Technology.
BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Ireland’s one-stop shop for anyone considering setting up a business; featuring news, interviews and expert advice, and showcasing events and courses. The representative organisation for venture capital firms in Ireland that also provides a range of services to its members. A program that provides software, support and visibility for software start-ups.
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