VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES All nationalities visiting Ireland require valid passports. Do I need a Visa to come to Ireland? If your country does NOT appear among those listed, an application for a Visa must be made online Information in various languages to help you in completing your Visa Application More information on requirements from prospective conference delegates. It is important to note that it can take over six to eight weeks to process a Visa Application and early application is recommended. Please also note that the conference organising committees or their agents, cannot accept any responsibility in connection to Visa Applications and the normal cancellation policy for registration fees and accommodation deposits will apply in the event that a delegate is unable to attend due to late submission of their application or rejection of application. When you have registered and paid the registration fees, a letter of registration confirmation can be sent to you. INSURANCE The Organising Committee, and/or its agents, will not be responsible for any medical expenses, loss, damages or accidents during the Conference. We would in particular draw your attention to the cancellation policy in respect of registration fees and accommodation. In the event that, for whatever reason, the Conference has to be canceled or postponed, the Organising Committee, and/or its agents, will be responsible only for refund of monies received. We recommend that delegates insure themselves for medical and cancellation charges. OFFICIAL LANGUAGE The official language of the conference is English. There will be no interpretation provided. LOCAL INFORMATION INFORMAL GET-TOGETHER AND DINNER INFORMATION There will be an informal get-together 'no host bar' on Tuesday 7 June, between 7pm and 9pm in the Stables Bar. The Stables Bar serves food up until 9pm, and the Castletroy Hotel serves bar food - last orders are at 9.45pm. AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES (ATM) Located at most banks, and are widespread throughout the country. They accept Visa, Mastercard, as well as PLUS and CIRRUS debit cards. Credit cards (including all those carrying the Eurocard symbol) accepted in hotels, restaurants, petrol stations, shops etc. CLIMATE Mild and temperate (showers can occur at any time of the year). Summer temperatures range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius (60 to 75° F). Spring and autumn temperatures average around 10+ degrees Celsius (50+° F). Winter is 0 to 10° Celsius (30 to 50° F). The weather in June is generally warm and pleasant with the occasional rain shower. A light raincoat, and a sweater for the evenings, is recommended. CURRENCY The euro (€). BANKS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday open 10am to 4pm. Thursday from 10am to 5pm in most regions. Smaller towns and rural areas – banks may close for lunch from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. ELECTRIC CURRENT 240 volts AC. Small appliances - a plug adaptor may be needed for Irish flat three-pin/round two-pin sockets. Visitors bringing electrical appliances should ask an electrician or appliance dealer if it is possible to use a transformer (adaptor). SHOPPING HOURS Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm Thursday and Friday - late night shopping in most malls Sunday - many shops open 12.00pm to 6pm Duty-free shopping is available at all the international airports Limerick has a wide range of shops with every taste and style catered for