Engineers Ireland is committed to having the voice of the engineer heard in the public policy discourse – providing leadership on engineering issues as well as, more broadly, sustainability, wellbeing and innovation.We engage extensively with our membership to develop policy positions and we support our advocacy with research and evidence. This policy work is a core component of our strategic objective to build the profile and enhance the status and reputation of the engineering profession.Throughout 2018, we held briefings with politicians and policymakers at all levels, including ministers, TDs and senators.We also appeared at an Oireachtas committee, presented to many department officials and lodged 12 written submissions to public consultations covering areas as diverse as building regulations, spatial planning, infrastructure, manufacturing and education.Minister Heather Humphreys addresses a gathering at Clyde RoadThese representations are each built on our members’ expert contributions, particularly from our regional branches, engineering divisions and societies.You can find each policy representation listed on the Lobby Register, while all written submissions are published on our website.Thanks to our marketing and communications team, our policy recommendations have achieved high-profile media attention, keeping Clyde Road in the public eye.
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