CONFERENCE VENUE - NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND The National College of Ireland is centrally located within the heart of the Financial Services District. This new State of the Art College allows the college to provide for all conference requirements. Both campus and conference facilities are within easy walking distance of the City Centre and Docklands area. DUBLIN Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is built on the River Liffey and situated beside the sea, with easy access to the countryside and mountains. A city of fine Georgian buildings, Dublin has been influenced by its’ Danish, Norman and English antecedents. It has excellent stores and shops, museums, antique shops and a range of pubs and restaurants. Among the goods for which Ireland is particularly well known are tweed, knitwear, linen, glass, lace and silverware. These can be purchased from most department stores or specialist handcraft shops. Dublin has four major theatres, including the world famous Abbey theatre, and there are also many concert facilities, art galleries and cinemas. Ireland, with its beautiful scenery, offers a range of attractions to the tourist including ancient archaeological sites and monuments, a wide variety of sporting activities such as fishing, riding and golf, as well as traditional dancing and music.   GETTING TO DUBLIN Dublin Airport is served by most international airlines and the low fare airlines continue to expand their services in Ireland. London is an hour’s flight away. Ireland’s six strategically placed airports are served by most international airlines. International carriers servicing Ireland include: Aer Lingus, Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, British Midland, Delta Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, Lufthansa, Ryanair, and SAS. Aer Lingus is our national air carrier and information is available at www.aerlingus.com   DUBLIN AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE Dublin airport is conveniently located about 10 kilometers north of Dublin City Centre   You can get a taxi from the airport to most areas in Dublin. An average day fare to the City Centre is €20.00. Ask the taxi driver to estimate the fare before getting into the car if in doubt. There are extra charges for additional passengers, luggage, animals (other than guide dog), time of day, Sundays, and public holidays. All information regarding charges is available from the taxi driver. Details also available at the taxi rank at the airport.  A private coaching company, Aircoach (www.aircoach.ie) operates a service from the Airport every 15 minutes and stops at major Dublin hotels (€7 one-way). Dublin Bus (www.dublinbus.ie) operates a "747 Express" bus every 10 minutes to the city centre (€5 one-way).  Additional information on Dublin Airport and on public transport is available at www.dublin-airport.com VISAS AND PASSPORTS All nationalities visiting Ireland require valid passports. Visas are not currently required of EU nationals, EFTA nationals, or USA, Canadian or Australian nationals. Information on nationalities requiring a visa may be obtained from any Irish Embassy or Consulate or Irish Tourist Office and online at www.irlgov.ie/iveagh/services/visas/default.asp Please note that it can take 4 to 5 weeks to process a Visa Application and early application is recommended. Please also note that the Irish Organising Committee, or its agents, cannot accept any responsibility in connection with Visa Applications and the normal cancellation policy, for registration fees and hotel deposits, will apply in the event that a delegate is unable to attend the symposium due to late submission of their visa application and/or rejection of same.   INSURANCE The Irish Organising Committee, 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 cancelled or postponed, the Irish 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 CONFERENCE LANGUAGE The official language of the conference is English; there will be no interpretation provided.   WEATHER Irish weather is variable. 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.   ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES The electric current for utility appliances is 220 volts.