PETER STAFFORD reviews the new Programme for Government as it relates to construction and property professionals. The coalition government produced its Programme for Government in early March, following negotiations between Fine Gael and Labour. The overarching aim of the Programme is the restoration of confidence in the Irish economy, including an

2010 saw 69 surveyors successfully complete the Assessment of Professional Competence to be elected as Professional Members of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. The annual diploma award ceremony was held on Friday March 25, 2011, in the Pepper Canister Church, Dublin. The Austin Reddy Memorial Medal was presented by Declan Reddy to Eanna O’Neill for achieving first place in the

Introducing members to the new Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland brand. Both the Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS) and the Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute (IAVI) have longstanding and recognisable brand identities among their membership and other stakeholders. In advance of launching the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, it was important to