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CONTENTS

Welcome 3

Section 1 Some Essential Facts about 4

Ireland 4 Climate and Clothing 5 The English Language in Ireland 5 Dublin 6 Tallaght 6 Institute of Technology Tallaght 7

Section 2 Getting Here 8

Immigration Procedures 8 Immigration Registration 9 Getting to the campus 10 Public Transport between Tallaght and City Centre 11 Accommodation 12

Section 3 College Life 14

Registration and Induction 14 English for Academic purposes 16 Information Technology 16 Library Service 17 Plagiarism 18 Eating in College 19 Health Centre 19 Counselling 19 Careers 19 Chaplaincy Service 19 Lockers 19 Banking Services in ITT Dublin 19

Section 4 Beyond the College 21

Shops 21 Groceries 22 Plastic Bag Tax 22 Weekly Shopping Basket 22 Weekly Budget 22 Clothes 22 Socialising 22 Taxis 23 Travelling around Ireland 24 Travelling within the European Union 24

Section 5 General Information 25

Telephone Services 25 Electricity 26 Public Holidays in Ireland 2014 26 Contact Details 26 Checklist 26 Useful Websites 26 Failte Ireland 26 Embassy Addresses 27

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WE WELCOME YOU WARMLY TO ITT DUBLIN.

To all our THE PURPOSE OF THIS HANDBOOK IS TO GIVE YOU PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR STAY HERE AT ITT DUBLIN. International BEFORE YOU ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, YOUR HOME UNIVERSITY MAY HAVE TOLD YOU WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR STUDY Students PERIOD ABROAD. IN THIS HANDBOOK WE BUILD ON WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW, HERE YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF INFORMATION THAT IS RELEVANT TO YOU IF YOU ARE SPENDING 1 OR MANY SEMESTERS AT ITT DUBLIN, AND ARE NOT USUALLY RESIDENT IN IRELAND.

THERE ARE OTHER ITT DUBLIN PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE THAT YOU MAY REFER TO AND FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS CHECK WWW.ITTDUBLIN.IE

WE HOPE THAT YOUR STAY IN IRELAND WILL BE A PLEASANT ONE AND THAT YOUR TIME HERE AT ITT DUBLIN WILL BENEFIT YOU PERSONALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY.

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SECTION 1 Some essential facts about Ireland Ireland has a population of just over 4 million people, 25% of whom live in the greater Dublin area. It is estimated that people from 160 nations have made their home here.

Although geographically on the periphery of Europe, the Irish people have traditionally been quite pro-European since Ireland joined the then EEC in 1973. The ’s Head of State is President Michael D. Higgins

The Head of Government or “Taoiseach” is Mr Enda Kenny.

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Irish people are quite proud of their Celtic roots. In fact, umbrella and/or rain gear with you. You will probably be the Celts may have arrived here as early as the 6th century surprised at how few people wear hats, scarves, and B.C. They were, of course, followed much later by the gloves in the cold winter months and amazed at how Vikings, the Anglo-Normans and the English. Christianity quickly we wear T-shirts as soon as a sunray appears. was introduced in the 6th century AD and monasteries soon became not just the centre of religious life, they were also important seats of learning. Some monasteries The English language in Ireland even received students from abroad. Irish monks then travelled through Europe, establishing monasteries and Initially, you may be surprised at how different Hiberno- centres of learning as they went. English sounds compared to the English you have learned in class, or what you have heard on American or British TV Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology continue the channels. In this variety of English you will find differences tradition of higher education and proudly welcome a in the pronunciation, intonation and some minor items of growing number of international students, who follow in vocabulary. When you travel to other parts of Ireland you the footsteps of those early travelling scholars. will find that there are also many accents of Irish English. The Irish language. Climate & Clothing Many people arrive in Ireland thinking that Irish is just a dialect of English. You have probably heard a lot about the Irish weather before your arrival here! And you will notice that the In fact the Irish language derived from Celtic roots, unlike weather is a frequent topic of conversation in everyday English, which is from the Saxon family of languages. life. Approximately 4% of the population speak Irish (Gaelic) as their first language in everyday life. The Gaeltacht areas We have a mild, moist climate and rarely experience where Irish is still the first language are located in the radically high or low temperatures. North-West (Co. Donegal), West (Co. Mayo and Connemara, Co. Galway), South West (Co. Kerry and Co. There is no real pattern to the Irish climate and sometimes Cork) and Co. Meath. Although you may not hear Irish we experience all four seasons in one day. We are ill being spoken in Dublin, you will encounter some Irish equipped for extremely cold temperatures and also cope language mainly in the form of street names, road signs, badly in very high temperatures! bus destinations, toilets, and the occasional expression or “cúpla focal”. Autumn can be quite sunny during the day with mist descending in the evening. During the winter months we Here are some basic expressions in Irish that you may experience sharp winds and frosty nights. The coldest come across. months are January – March with daytime temperatures between 4°C and 8°C. There is often snow on hilltops and Gaeilge (Irish) English equivalent mountains, and sometimes in the cities – this usually Baile Átha Cliath Dublin causes traffic chaos. An Lár City Centre Dia duit Hi there Spring can be quite chilly, with prolonged rain. Go raibh maith agat Thank you July, August and September are usually the warmest Fáilte Welcome months 14°C -16°C Slán Bye Fir Men’s toilets It is a good idea to wear layers of clothing so you can Mná Ladies’ toilets adapt to the daily temperature variations. Always have an Sláinte Cheers

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Dublin acclaim in their own right. The works of playwright Brian Friel, poet Seamus Heaney and novelists Roddy Doyle and Home to over one million people, Dublin is a vibrant, Patrick Mc Cabe add continued vibrancy to this sector. dynamic European city. It is alive with theatres, restaurants, museums, galleries, shops, pubs and Ireland’s strong economy in the recent past encouraged nightclubs. In the urban centre it is hard to miss evidence many successful Irish emigrants to return here, bringing of this fine city’s historic past. From the remains of Viking with them valuable new perspectives and ideas. People of settlements, through rows of elegant Georgian houses, to several other nations have now settled here too, resulting the streets and buildings referred to by Joyce, Dublin is in a multi-ethnic community that is apparent in all areas of where the past meets the present. society.

Many global companies have a base in Ireland, including Intel, Microsoft, Xerox and Alcatel. Dublin is well- Tallaght established as a European hub for numerous high-tech companies. The map below can be found at http://www.softguide- dublin.com/maps/index.html For many years, the works of Beckett, Yeats, Wilde and Joyce have been a source of pride for the Irish nation. Our It shows the greater Dublin area, with Dublin airport in the rich literary heritage has also inspired many contemporary north west of the city, and the suburb of Tallaght in the Irish writers, who have received international critical southwest.

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Although a suburb of Dublin, Tallaght itself is actually larger than the other Irish cities of Limerick or Galway, with a population of 100,000. Over 1,000 companies are based in Tallaght, including UPS, Nestlé, Loctite, Gilbeys and United Drug, to name but a few.

Although now a thoroughly modern urban area, the tradition of studying in Tallaght goes back as far as 769 AD when St. Maelruain founded a monastery here. This scholastic tradition is continued today in the purpose built Institute of Technology, which opened in 1992.

Tallaght is practically a city in itself. The facilities include: The Square shopping centre (over 100 shops), 12-screen cinema, theatre, dozens of pubs/clubs, hotels & restaurants, bowling, gyms (with reduced membership rates for ITT Dublin students), swimming pools, public library, internet café, 3 public parks, a number of smaller shopping centres and retail parks.

Institute of Technology Tallaght (also known as ITT Dublin).

The parkland campus (circa 15 hectares) is nestled in the heart of Tallaght village and has cinemas, restaurants, bars, banks, hotels, shops and a theatre on its doorstep.

The Institute of Technology, Tallaght is a modern, purpose-built complex in a tranquil, green setting. Natural light streams in to all areas of the college. Many classrooms and common areas overlook leafy courtyards; others have views of landscaped green areas, making this a very pleasant learning environment.

It is easy to find your way around the building as room numbers indicate their location. Rooms starting with 0 (e.g. 020) are on the ground floor, those starting with 1 (e.g. 124) are on the first floor and those starting with 2 (e.g. 210) are on the second floor. Furthermore, each staircase is colour coded so you will easily remember which one to take.

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Getting Immigration procedures It is a student’s responsibility to ensure that s/he obtains and maintains a valid passport and student visa to enter Ireland for study purposes.

Some international students do not require a visa to study in Ireland. A list of countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter Ireland can be found at www.inis.gov.ie . Citizens from countries not appearing on this list will be required to obtain a student visa to study in Ireland.

Full Degree Undergraduate and Postgraduate students must be enrolled on a full-time course of study in order to obtain a study visa and comply with Irish immigration regulations. Information regarding visa applications can be obtained on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service at www.inis.gov.ie.

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The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service provides a weekly update of visa decisions on its website. Applicants may search under their visa reference number.

When submitting visa applications please ensure

• You have a valid passport • You have fully completed and signed your visa application form • You have evidence of medical insurance • You have evidence of finances to support your study in Ireland • You have a letter from Institute of Technology Tallaght confirming your acceptance to a full-time course of study. • You have a letter from the International Office confirming your tuition fees are paid in full. • You should provide full details of all visa applications to any country including Ireland and if refused by any country. Include the letter of refusal that issued from that state.

Applicants for student visas should contact the International Office with the following information once their student visa application has been submitted:

• Name • Country of origin • Visa reference number • Date of application • The Irish Embassy to which application was made • Title of course of study you will be pursuing.

Here Immigration registration Registering with the Garda National Immigration Bureau All students from outside the EU/EEA (European Economic Area) must register in person with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). All students will need to produce the following documentation when registering with the Garda National Immigration Bureau:

• Your passport • Valid student visa • A letter from Institute of Technology Tallaght’s International Office, addressed to the GNIB, stating you have paid your fees in full and that you are undertaking a full-time course of study. This letter will state the name, duration and location of your course of study and it will state if there is a work placement component on the programme. • Bank statement (this needs to show a minimum of €3,000 in your account) • A fee of €300 (no cash accepted).

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Contact details: Aircoach 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2. The Aircoach is a 24-hour bus service between the airport Tel: +353 1 616 7700 and the city centre. From the airport to the city centre (Grafton Street) costs €8 one way and takes about 40 Opening Hours minutes. For further routes and a live timetable visit Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 22:00 www.aircoach.ie Friday: 08:00 – 16:00 Airlink It is advisable to visit: www.garda.ie/angarda/gnib.html for The Airlink bus leaves the Airport every 10 or 20 minutes up-to-date- information on opening times, office location from 05.45 – 23.30 Monday-Saturday and from 07.15 – and method of payment. 23.30 on Sundays and will drop you outside the Savoy cinema on O’Connell Street in the heart of the City For information about visa requirements please consult Centre. This costs 6 Euro. www.irlgov.ie/iveagh/ Citylink There are numerous citylink buses from outside the airport Getting to the Campus on arrival door turn left. They go into the city centre.

From Dublin Airport From the city centre you can take the tram or Taxi. another bus to Tallaght. A taxi to Tallaght will take around 30 minutes and would cost approx. 40 Euro. There are set distance fares in • Bus operation, so it would be best to check with the driver Take the bus from Dublin airport to O’Connell St, you before you decide to take a taxi. will need to stay on the same side of the road and walk southwards towards the river Liffey, as far as Airport Hopper College Street, beside Trinity College ( 5 to 10 minute A shuttle bus service link from Dublin Airport to Tallaght. walk), in order to get a connecting bus to Tallaght. This service goes to the Square Tallaght. The cost is €8 Buses to Tallaght leave very regularly, cost 2.80 Euro one way and €14 return. www.airporthopper.ie (no change given) and take about an hour to reach the college.

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• LUAS () Dublin Bus Services From O’Connell St you can also walk about three ITT Dublin is easily accessible by bus with the following minutes southwards, cross to the other side of scheduled services stopping at our entrances. O’Connell St and take the LUAS to Tallaght from Abbey Street Middle. Tickets are purchased from 49: Pearse Street to the Square vending machines on the platform. More information 76: Chapelizod to Tallaght is available on www.luas.ie 76a: Blanchardstown to Tallaght 75: Dun Laoghaire to the Square Public Transport between City Centre 54A: Pearse St to the Square and Tallaght 56A: Ringsend to the Square 65: Hawkins Street to Blessington Train The LUAS is Dublin’s light rail system. The LUAS Red Line 65B: Hawkins Street to Citywest operates between Tallaght and the city centre. Details of 77A: Ringsend to the Square the route (useful when looking for accommodation) can be found on the website www.luas.ie Driving in Ireland. Bus IN IRELAND WE DRIVE ON THE LEFT. Apart from that There is a good scheduled bus service between Tallaght slight difference (!), you will find that driving in Ireland is and the city and a one-way ticket costs 2.80 Euro. The the same as anywhere else. fare is based on the distance travelled. If in doubt, ask the bus driver. If you take the bus regularly find out about In January 2005 speed signs were changed to Kilometres cheaper options like multi-journey tickets from per hour, bringing us into line with continental Europe, www.dublinbus.ie or the new Leap Card which is a and making it easier for visitors to use our roads within reusable plastic smart card that can be used instead of the legal speed limits. If you plan on driving to Northern paper tickets to pay-as-you-go for use on Dublin Bus, Ireland or to Britain, note that the signage there remains Luas, Dart and commuter rail services around Dublin. You in miles per hour. Here is a conversion guide. pay less with a Leap Card than when you pay for single 30 mph = 48 km/h fares with cash. www.leapcard.ie 40 mph = 64 km/h 50 mph = 80 km/h 60 mph = 98 km/h 70 mph = 112 km/h

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Drink driving: Official policy is not to drive if you have had an alcoholic drink.

Insurance: You should check with your insurance company that your policy is valid for your extended stay in Ireland. Bring a copy of your insurance certificate with you.

Driving Licence: It is now compulsory to carry your driver’s licence with you at all times while driving in Ireland.

Roundabouts: Traffic that is already on the roundabout has priority, or right of way.

Rules of the road: If in doubt, you can buy a copy of the “Rules of the Road” in bookshops and post offices.

Accommodation First: – Some advice before choosing accommodation in Dublin:

Before arrival: Find out what is available and what you can afford by searching Dublin’s accommodation websites.

Do not expect to reserve accommodation in May / June, if you are arriving in September. It is more usual in Dublin to arrange accommodation at shorter notice.

Book into a hostel for the first few days if possible. Make some phone calls & arrange to view a number of flats, etc. Get to know the locality and decide where you would feel comfortable living. Most ads will give information about the bus or tram routes close to the accommodation. The college is in the district Dublin 24. Addresses that are within easy walking distance of ITT Dublin include Kingswood, Tallaght village, Bancroft, Glenview, Old Bawn & Belgard. Addresses in Dublin 22 are generally accessible by bus. The good websites will SHOW you where the accommodation is in relation to the college, by providing a map.

NEVER arrange to send cash shipments to an address in Ireland. ONLY pay deposits using an international bank transfer, where you have exact details of a bank account, a person’s name, address and land line telephone number (NOT mobile phone number).

ALWAYSread your tenancy contract (lease) very carefully. Do not sign it unless you understand and are happy with all the terms and conditions. Ask your prospective landlord / landlady to explain the terms and conditions if necessary.

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It is important to adopt a positive approach where the It will be necessary to understand some of the basic issue of accommodation is concerned. Not everyone can acronyms used: immediately find the ideal accommodation. Be prepared to accept an alternative for a few weeks until you have The accommodation may be offered on a Bed and had time to network with other students and get to know Breakfast basis (B&B), HB, or Half-Board (i.e. breakfast the area. and evening meal), FB, or Full-Board (breakfast, lunch, evening meal), or even self-catering (SC) whereby you have access to cooking facilities. These family homes are Cost of Accommodation normally in the vicinity of the college, in residential areas on public bus routes. Be sure to mention any special As a Capital City of a European Country visiting students dietary requirements, etc at the time of booking. will find that accommodation in Dublin is relatively € expensive 100-120 per week is normal, and you may Approximate costs for seven days: pay even more if you want to live close the college. Bed & Breakfast 95 Euro Sometimes, you may have to make compromises between Half Board 100-130 Euro cost and proximity to college. Watch out for extra costs Self Catering 70-85 Euro too, e.g. electricity, heating and internet access. Many students refer to the daily national newspapers Searching the internet: where accommodation is advertised. There are many websites offering accommodation to let. Most sites offer to send you e-mail alerts about properties The Evening Herald offers a wide range, some ads that come on to the market, appear in Buy and Sell, whilst the Irish Times and Irish Independent tend to cater more for professional wage- Try www.let.ie . Another very popular website is earners. The accommodation adverts refer to www.daft.ie/lettings 'Flats/Apartments to Let' - this indicates that a flat/apartment is available for one or more persons to rent; On this website you can select “Institute of Technology House Sharing indicates that several people are already Tallaght” from the “College Search” option. You will view renting a house and are looking for an additional person. a list of locally available properties. Places that are within This option is ideal if you want to share accommodation easy walking distance of ITT Dublin include Kingswood, with a mixture of males/females some of whom work or Bancroft, Glenview, Old Bawn & Belgard. You can search study. for accommodation by areas of Dublin, e.g. ‘Dublin City’ or ‘West Dublin’ (where Tallaght is located). You can also Approximate costs for a 1 bed apartment: 900 Euro search by postal district for places to rent. Tallaght is 2 bed apartment: 1200+ Euro Dublin 24, a large district, and includes all the places named above. Other districts close to Tallaght and on a Noticeboards in local supermarkets often display adverts frequent bus route to Tallaght are Dublin 6W, Dublin 22, for accommodation. Also keep an eye on noticeboards in Dublin 16 and Dublin 12. Beware that all the odd the college. numbers (Dublin 3, Dublin 9, etc.) represent districts north of the centre of Dublin, while the even numbers are south There is a range of hostels and budget accommodation in of the city centre. Dublin city centre for short-term arrangements. Try www.visitdublin.ie or refer to IYH handbook. The college Accommodation Register is another starting point in your search for suitable accommodation. This is a PLEASE BE CAREFUL !! regularly updated list of what is available in the If your landlord requires you to pay a deposit before giving locality. This list is offered to students with no you access to the accommodation, make sure that you obligation on the part of the ITT Dublin; if you would understand the terms and conditions about the return of like to rent from this list, you must contact the individual the deposit. If you are in any doubt about the validity of landlords. This list is updated regularly, and can be sent to the contract, do not sign it until you have had a chance you on request via email. To receive a copy of the to satisfy yourself that it is genuine. accommodation register, please send an email to [email protected]. Tenancy law The law governing tenants and landlords is outlined in the Most of the accommodation on the list is in private Residential Tenancies Act 2004, which can be read in full homes, where one or more bedrooms are let to students. online at: For some students, staying in a room in a family home is a www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/acts/204/a2704.pdf good way to get established during the initial few weeks.

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Collegelife Registration and Induction Incoming International Students will receive their registration instructions by mail or email prior to arriving in Ireland.

Induction The International Office organises an induction programme to welcome all new incoming international students to Institute of Technology Tallaght. This programme will guide you through the academic and administrative procedures. It will introduce you to the various supports and services available to you as an international student. In addition it will give you practical information and tell you about life on campus, helping you to settle into your new environment as quickly as possible.

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Registration and Induction – Erasmus programme students only

Erasmus students will receive details of their first meeting via email.

Registration and induction of Erasmus students will take place in early September OR late January, with welcome activities especially for Erasmus students and further information and orientation sessions. Detailed times and places will be emailed to you closer to the date. Representatives from Student Services Department will tell you about registration requirements and you will have an opportunity to meet representatives from Student Medical Services, Sports & Recreation, the Students’ Union, the Counselling Service, the college Chaplains. There are also tours of the college services, the library and student computing facilities.

Finalising your timetable If you are not attending a pre-set academic programme you will need to arrange your own timetable. This will take about two weeks, during which time you will need to familiarise yourself with the timetables of different academic programmes and/or academic departments. Ideally you should try to pick modules that do not involve a clash of times. It is important to be flexible with regard to modules: it may not be possible for you to attend certain classes due to lack of space. You will have to finalise your module choices by early-mid October when you must submit your registration form to the Registrar’s Office. Once this form is submitted, no further changes can be made to the subjects you will study while in ITT Dublin.

Academic advice During the first few weeks of the semester you will have further opportunity to receive advice on academic matters. Many departments have appointed an Erasmus coordinator, and it will be possible to receive individual appointments as required.

English as a Foreign Language For Erasmus students with B1 or B2 level English, classes in English as a foreign run throughout both semesters. Each semester carries 7 ECTS credits.

DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC ADVISOR PHONE* ROOM

Creative Digital Media Mr Gerry Gilvarry 2715 Staff area, Room 034

Electronic Engineering Mr James Wright 2502 School of Engineering, Second Floor

Humanities Ms Tara McKiernan 2813 132A, First floor

Management Mr Glenn Mehta 2807 Staff area, Room 034

Marketing Mr Adrian Payne 2886 Dept of Marketing & Business Computing, Ground Floor, Room 034

Mechanical Engineering Ms Fiona Cranley 2503 School of Engineering, Second Floor

Computing Mr John Cardiff 2858 Staff Area, Room 028.

• you can use the internal phones to contact lecturing staff. To phone from an external phone, place 404 in front of the extension number above. • to phone from outside the Dublin area, dial 01, then 404 + lecturer’s number. • to phone from a foreign number dial +353 , then 1404, + extension number.

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English for Academic purposes International students who are registered on a full-time programme in Institute of Technology Tallaght can avail of English language classes.

Information Technology The Institute provides a large variety of Computing Services to all staff postgraduate students and undergraduate students. The Information Technology Manager, John Hannigan, works with specialist teams to deliver these technological based services.

IT Department Information Technology is a key aspect of our courses, and the Institute is equipped with the most up-to-date systems to meet students’ needs. Students have access to industry standard hardware (personal computers, printers, scanners etc.) and software, (word processing, accounting spreadsheets, database, statistics, computer aided design, graphics programming application, etc.). The Primary functions of the IT Department at ITT Dublin are:

• To provide IT support to all students and staff. • To provide and maintain key business applications and services. • To maintain and enhance the Institute Network Services. • To act as a central consultancy and advice service for all Institute departments.

The IT Support Desk is a facility that provides staff and students with face to face, e-mail and telephone communication for all Computing and Information Technology related issues. The IT Support Desk is located on the Top Floor of the Institute in Room 205.

You may contact the support desk via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 01 404 2010.

To telephone the helpdesk from within the Institute, dial [Ext 2010].

IT Support Desk Opening Hours The IT Support desk is open from 9.00-13.00 and 14.00- 19.00 (in semester) Monday to Thursday. The support desk is closed at 19.00 on Fridays. Please bring your student ID with you to avail of our wide range of services.

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The IT Department provides a wide range of services own loans. To avail of these and to access additional across the entire campus to students and staff. Please services such as online access to past exam papers or think of the IT Department as your first ‘port of call’ for electronic resources, you will need to set yourself up with general IT related queries. a library PIN number. For information on how to set this up, check out the library web-site or ask a member of These include: staff. • Assistance with access to wireless • Digital signage information system network To access the library catalogue, use the following link; connectivity. (plasma screens). http://library.it-tallaght.ie/search/ • Technical advice. • Student software & Hardware special offers. Databases provide a search index to: full text peer • ITnet (E-mail) support. reviewed journal articles, abstracts, conferences and • Online call logging services using Trackit. standards. For more information, check out the library • Self Service Kiosk. website; • Assistance with file storage. http://library.it-tallaght.ie • Password reset and login account management. The Internet is also a source of information. To assist you Other Support services carried out by the IT Department we have selected some web-sites and search portals for Institute wide support includes e-learning and staff e-mail your subject area on the Subject Internet Gateways on the facilities. library website.

The IT Department also provides Institute wide support for Books and articles unavailable in the Institute’s library may cross Institute computer labs that include: be ordered, by completing an Inter Library Form. Forms are available at the library desk, please fill in as much • Business Application Labs. detail as possible. • Networking and Telecommunications. • Audio Visual Multimedia Labs. If we can do anything to help you make the most of the • All labs are fully networked and all are connected to library’s resources, please let us know. the Internet. Books are issued to you by staff at the library desk or by using the self-service machine. There are 3 main Library Service collections in the library, these are; General Collection, Short Loan and Reference. Low usage books are held in The library is one of the most important learning resources the Book Store. of the Institute and plays a central role in academic life. The Institute library is available to all registered students General Collection & Book Store books are issued for two and staff. The library is located on the ground floor to the weeks. This period may be extended by calling in to the left as you enter the main entrance. library, telephoning us or using the library web catalogue to renew them. You can renew books three times. The Institute ID card issued to you at registration also doubles as your library ID. Make sure you always have There is a penalty point system for overdue books. You your card with you, as you’ll need it to borrow books, and accumulate 1 penalty point per day for each overdue book to obtain some of our reference material. If you mislay from the general collection. On short loan items 5 points your card, please let library staff know as soon as possible. per day are added to your library record. On reaching 20 You are not permitted to allow others use your card, and penalty points, the borrower is blocked from borrowing. you are responsible for all items borrowed with it. Please familiarise yourself with the Library Regulations (page 87). The library provides access to computers which can be used to check our databases or search the Internet. Using the library web catalogue (TallCat) you can check Computers are located on the mezzanine floor of the what books, journals, DVDs, student projects etc. that the library. We also provide laptops for use in the library with library holds. It tells you whether an item is in stock, if it is wireless access to the Institute network. on loan, how many copies are available and where it is shelved. The library has study areas. The main body of the library is for individual study, but if you need to work together, you You can also view what items you have on loan, place can book one of our group study rooms, located on the requests for items on loan to another user & renew your first floor. These are booked using the library catalogue.

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These rooms are equipped with wireless access and whiteboards.

There is an Assistive Technology room provides specialised software and hardware for use by students with disabilities or learning difficulties. See information leaflets in the library or ask any member of staff for more details.

Laptops can be used in the library and may be powered from available power points. However, students wishing to use sources to power their laptops in the library do so on the understanding that the Institute is not liable for any damage caused as a result of supply and/or technical problems.

Email: [email protected]

Plagiarism Plagiarism means that you have deliberately represented some one else’s work as your own. Normally plagiarism involves the use of someone else’s work without giving full acknowledgement but it is also plagiarism to alter the form or context of that work in order to conceal the source. All Institute students are expected to use other people’s ideas. You will use books and journals in the library, some assignments involve working collaboratively with others, and in some cases you may have access to other people’s work on computer disk or over a computer network. When undertaking a major assignment, you may sometimes legitimately make reference to similar projects undertaken by students on your own or another course in previous years.

However, other people’s work must be used in a principled way, with due acknowledgement of authorship. Recognised standards of acknowledging the work of others will be discussed during your course, and it is important to retain guidelines which you may be given, and observe them.

Plagiarism means taking someone else’s ideas or writings and presenting them as your own. Like cheating in an examination, plagiarism is a serious matter. Where there is evidence to suggest this, a formal process of enquiry may begin, if it is found that plagiarism has taken place you may fail the piece of work concerned, and will not necessarily be permitted to resubmit it for a pass mark. Plagiarism in a major piece of work at the final level of your course can result in a decision by the Examination Discipline Board not to award you a Degree/ Higher Certificate. If evidence of serious plagiarism comes to light after the Examinations Board has agreed final results, the Institute reserves the right to invoke the Examinations Discipline procedure which may result in the cancelling of the award.

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Where plagiarism, or other forms of assessment offence Health Insurance such as cheating, is suspected, decisions on assessed work will be made only when the facts have been established. Non-European Union (EU) Students All serious cases may be considered by the Examination International students are advised to ensure they have Discipline Board. The procedures for dealing with comprehensive health insurance, which includes cover in plagiarism up to the point of the final Examination Board the event of hospitalisation. This policy may be obtained are available from the Registrar’s Office. Plagiarism is one in their country of origin in which case a copy of the policy of the most serious academic offences you can commit in English should be obtained before travelling to Ireland. and if caught you render yourself liable to disqualification. Proof of health insurance is required for student visa applications. Non-EU students will be asked to show proof of comprehensive medical insurance when Eating in College registering with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The Institute can arrange Medical Insurance for students There is a restaurant area in the college. The largest, on at a cost of €105 for an academic year. the ground floor is open from 08.30-21.00 Mon-Thurs, 08.30- 16.00 on Fridays and 10.00-13.30 on Saturdays. A variety of options is available from the Sandwich/Panini Counselling counter, salad bar and hot counter. The Counsellor's office is located on the ground floor, turn Upstairs, sandwiches and Panini are served on the left before the AV office. An appointment is not always Mezzanine. necessary, but the office can get busy during term time. Aishling O’Brien is the Counsellor and her telephone It is also possible to bring in your own lunch and eat it in extension is 2635. the restaurant areas. Careers Health Centre The Careers and Appointments officer is based in room The Health Centre is located in room 108 on the first floor 122. Here you will find help with C.V. layout, interview (yellow stairs). A nurse is on duty from 9.00–21.00 techniques, job placements, etc. Monday to Friday and 9.00-13.00 on Saturdays. No appointment is necessary to see the nurse and this service is free of charge, but you do need an appointment to see Chaplaincy Service a doctor and there is a charge for visiting him/her. Doctors The Institute Chaplains are there to facilitate the social, visit the college each week and the nurse will make an human and especially the spiritual development of appointment for you. students within the context of their own religious traditions, all of which are equally esteemed. Where a Contact: Nurse Orlagh Fleming on extension 2613. Church does not have its own Chaplain visiting the Institute, we are available to help establish a link with the student’s faith community. Important Health Forms to bring with you (Erasmus programme students only) European Union (EU) citizens should apply for the Lockers European Health Insurance Card in their home country. This new card will cover EU citizens for all medical and Many students choose to hire lockers for the year. To hire dental treatment (including any necessary medication), one, call to the Caretaker’s office on the ground floor, whether emergency or not. show your current Student ID card. Although rates for the coming year have yet to be set, from September, lockers € Don’t leave home without this card, which is available could cost around 15. from your local Public Health Centre. If you do need medical assistance while you are in Ireland, check that the doctor you visit here is a public one, i.e. part of the Banking services in ITT Dublin Medical Card Scheme. There is a branch of the Bank of Ireland located on campus (1st floor). Non-EU citizens taking part in Erasmus programmes should consult their home universities about adequate Bank of Ireland, Tel: + 353 1 451 5399 health insurance. Private insurance in Ireland for these Open: 10.00-16.00 Mon, Tues, Fri. 10.30-16.00 Wed. € students costs in the region of 100 for 1or 2 semesters. 10.00-17.00 Thurs.

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Beside the bank there is an ATM*, which accepts cards from Austrian, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch banks. It may also accept ATM cards from other EU countries, but if you intend to use your bankcards from home, check with your bank about the cost of using your cards in Ireland.

To open bank accounts in Ireland you must, by law, produce 2 forms of official identification. This usually means a valid passport and a utility bill e.g. phone bill, with your address on it. A letter from the International Office, confirming that you are a student, will be accepted as a second form of identity by the campus Bank of Ireland, though we cannot take responsibility for your address. It is probably best to call in to the bank with your passport and the letter from the international office, and explain that you are an exchange student here at ITT Dublin and any other form of official ID that you may have with you.

2 further Irish banks with branches in Tallaght village are listed below. To reach them turn left at the main entrance and walk for about 600 metres. All banks are closed on Saturdays but many operate Internet or telephone banking. Ask for details when you open your account.

Allied Irish Bank (AIB), Main Street, Tallaght. Tel: + 353 1 451 2811.

Open: 10.00-16.00 Mon, Tues, Fri; 10.30-16.00 Wed; 10.00-17.00 Thurs.

Permanent TSB, Old Bawn Road, Tallaght. Tel: + 353 1 452 4122 Open: 10.00-17.00 Mon, Tues, Fri; 10.30-17.00 Wed; 10.00-19.00 Thurs.

*ATM = Automatic Teller Machine (machine from which you can take money out of your bank account)

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Beyond the College Shops & Opening hours Most shops in city centre and shopping centres are open 9.00-17.00/18.00. On Thursdays shops are open until 21:00 in city centre and 22.00 in shopping centres. In Tallaght, the Square Shopping Centre is open late on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, usually until 21:00.

Department stores and supermarkets are open all day Saturday.

Many supermarkets and department stores are open on Sunday afternoon.

Some supermarkets (e.g. many Tesco stores) are open 24 hours.

Banks are open Monday – Friday 10.00-16.00

Post Office (An Post) opening hours: Monday – Friday 9.00-17.00, main post offices also open 9.00-17.00 on Saturdays.

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Groceries More tips for your budget. Your cheapest option is to purchase groceries in the larger Initially, you will probably find Dublin quite expensive. supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl, Dunnes Stores, and Tesco. With a little ‘insider information' it is possible to reduce Local neighbourhood supermarkets such as Londis and Super your costs and expenditure. Value are fairly competitive. It is much more expensive to buy your groceries in the smaller 24-hour convenience stores. Weekly budget If you cook regularly, you might consider purchasing your Depending on your accommodation you need to consider vegetables and fruit at the outdoor markets. There is a a budget for electricity (ESB), internet, heating (gas, oil, farmers’ market every Friday in Tallaght Square. Other fresh electricity, coal, briquettes), TV licence and cable. Bills can food markets operate in Dublin City Centre e.g. Moore Street generally be paid at any bank or post office. Just bring (off Henry Street), Smithfield Market both on the Northside; the bill with you. Camden Street on the Southside. This makes shopping a much more social experience, but be prepared to buy in bulk. There is also an organic market in Dublin city centre (in Clothes Temple Bar Square in the cultural quarter) every Saturday morning and ethnic foods for sale in The Asia Market, Drury If you're not concerned with designer labels, the popular Street and Epicurean Foodhall, Middle Abbey Street. chain stores such as Dunnes, Penneys, H&M, etc. are found in many locations and offer a vast range of clothes for all seasons at very reasonable prices. Plastic Bag Tax There is a government levy on plastic bags in Ireland. A Socialising regular plastic bag now costs 30c. This charge does not apply to the small bags used to wrap meat or fish. Many ITT Dublin Students Union organises a range of events Supermarkets also offer “a bag for life” which is a large and throughout the college year. Refer to your Student Union more durable plastic bag. Prices for these vary from 30c to 1 handbook for the calendar of events. Regular annual Euro but if the bag wears out, the supermarket will replace it events are Freshers' Week and Rag Week. There are lots of free of charge. Most department stores and larger clothes Clubs and Societies, sporting facilities and events. Over shops have changed to paper bags, which are free. the past few years the International Culture Society has been one of the most pro-active groups in the college and students have had an opportunity to participate in Weekly Shopping Basket weekends away discovering regions of Ireland other than Dublin. The ITT website also keeps you updated on events. Of course, prices vary from place to place, but hopefully this list will be of some help to you when working out The Dublin Event Guide is a free newspaper issued your budget. fortnightly on a Wednesday. It is usually possible to locate EURO a copy in The Civic Theatre, Tallaght or in pubs in City Bread (loaf) 1.60 centre. It provides a full insight into music events, cinema, Coffee (cup) 2.85 theatre, comedy & museums. Pasta 500g 1.00 Rice 1 kg 2.00 Chicken Fillets (2) 4.00 Pubs Tuna 400g tin 2.35 Cheese 200g 1.70 Pub styles vary greatly from the most humble, where locals Kellogg's Corn Flakes 500g 2.59 come to enjoy a quiet pint, to the trendiest bars, some Milk (2 ltr) 1.50 with their own micro breweries, where people gather to Butter 227g 1.99 see and be seen. Prices vary too, of course. In contrast to The daily recommended minimum amount for food per many other European locations we usually order our person is 8.00. The monthly recommended minimum drinks at the bar and pay for them as soon as they are amount for food per person is €250.00 received. If you choose to buy drinks in the Lounge tipping is usually expected. Stamps to EU countries 0.90 Cinema Ticket* (Adult Peak Times) 10.00 Never leave your drink unattended in a club or pub. (Adult off Peak Times) 7.00 Opening hours are 10.30-23.30 with 30 minutes drinking Nightclub 15 up time. This means that the last drinks are served at half- Pint of Guinness 4.50 past eleven, but customers can stay in the pub until midnight. Pubs can remain open until 00.30 on * Based on student rate at UCI Tallaght (you must show Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, again with an extra 30 your student card) minutes drinking up time. Occasionally, pubs may have

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permission to extend their opening hours. This would usually be the case at long weekends or during major sporting events.

Nightclubs There is no shortage of clubs in Dublin. They are generally open until around 2:30. Most clubs and even some pubs have strict dress codes. T-shirts, sports jerseys and trainers are generally unacceptable.

Cinemas There are plenty of cinemas showing Hollywood releases, including the UCI, in The Square shopping centre, here in Tallaght, tel: 4598400. If you long to see a film in a language other than English, check out the listings for Screen on D’Olier Street (city centre) tel: 6725500 or the Irish Film Institute (IFI) on Eustace Street in Temple Bar, tel: 6793477

Smoking ban The college building is a no-smoking area. There is a designated smoking area outside, at the back of the building. Since March 2004, smoking has been forbidden by law in all places of work, including pubs, restaurants and nightclubs as well as all public buildings, buses, trains etc. If you are a smoker, it may take some time for you to grow accustomed to the idea of leaving the building and going outside to smoke!

Getting home after a night out A little common sense goes a long way here. Obviously, don’t walk alone in the middle of the night. Stick to well-lit, busy thoroughfares if you are walking. Use the same rule of thumb when choosing a parking space. Nitelink. This is the late night bus service from Dublin city centre along most of the main bus routes. It operates from after midnight until around 4am (not on Sunday nights). You can buy your ticket in advance, or pay with exact amount on the bus (no change is given) There is a kiosk at the relevant departure point. Tickets cost €4.

Taxis It will usually be possible to get a taxi, and there are taxi ranks at the following places in the city centre: O’Connell St, Dame St, St Stephen’s Green. If the taxi queues are too long, you may decide to walk further up Dame St, towards Christchurch.

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Travelling Around Ireland For reductions on Bus Eireann and Iarnrod Eireann you can use your International Student Identity Card with a If you plan to make some private weekend trips and Travelsave stamp. discover Ireland a little, the following websites are useful: www.irishrail.ie www.heritagedata.ie , www.tourismireland.com, www.discoverireland.com The DART is a suburban train which runs from Howth, a small fishing village on the peninsula North of Dublin, to Bus journeys outside the Dublin area are with the national attractive coastal village of Greystones in County Wicklow. bus company Bus Eireann. The main bus station is Busaras, Howth is a popular place for a daytrip. To see maps, etc., located near Connolly Railway station just north of the log on to www.luas.ie river Liffey. These buses cover long journeys e.g. Dublin - Cork and offer special weekend bus fares. www.buseireann.ie Travel within the European Union The national train company is called Iarnrod Eireann. Our All non EU/EEA students wishing to travel to another rail service is not as extensive as in other European European Union country should apply for a travel visa countries and can also be quite expensive compared to from the destination country’s embassy. For a full list of the long distance bus fares. There are two railway stations embassies in Dublin please visit this website: in Dublin City centre; Connolly Station, located on Amiens www.embassyworld.com/embassy/ireland/ireland St in the city centre (north of the river Liffey), and Heuston Station on the quays. Both these train stations are served by the LUAS red line that goes to Tallaght.

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General Information Telephone Services There are public telephones in many outdoor locations all over Ireland as well as in telecentres, public buildings including rail and bus stations, shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Local and international calls can be dialled direct from these phones. There are cardphones in cities and towns throughout Ireland. Cards can be purchased in telecentres and in post offices and retail outlets displaying the CallCard sign.

To make an international call on a landline from Ireland

First dial - International Access Code Then - Country Code Followed by - Area Code And finally - Local number

The International Access Code from Ireland is 00.

Mobile (Cell) Phones There are a number of digital GSM mobile networks in Ireland, operated by Vodafone, O2, Meteor, 3 and Tesco. All offer pay monthly option or a prepaid option. It is most likely that you will avail of the prepaid option. You should investigate the best option for your own personal mobile phone usage. The GSM networks use the international standard 900 MHz and 1800 MHz systems.

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Electricity Checklist The standard mains voltage is 220v. Don’t leave home without… • An open mind –the first thing you will probably notice is the differences between Ireland and your Public Holidays in Ireland 2014 own country. The initial three weeks can be a time of great adjustment as you get to know new friends, a Public Holiday January 1 new college and a new country. So, give yourself time St Patricks Day March 17 to settle in to your new life as an International Good Friday* April 18 student. Hopefully it will be the experience of a Easter Monday April 21 lifetime! Public Holiday May 5 Public Holiday June 2 • Money- cash, traveller’s cheques (unlike some of their Public Holiday August 4 European counterparts, Irish banks charge commission Public Holiday October 27 for cashing Euro traveller’s cheques). A bank draft is a Christmas Day December 25 safe way to bring or send a large sum of money as it St Stephens Day December 26 can only be lodged into your bank account. It can be cancelled if lost or stolen. Evidence of financial *Good Friday is not a Public Holiday, however some support businesses in Ireland may close on that day • Passport – check that it will still be valid for your return trip Some contact details • Health Insurance – confirmation that you are covered by health insurance Tallaght Hospital 01 4142000 Tallaght Garda (Police) Station 01 6666000 • Your acceptance letter – from Institute of Technology Tallaght • Travel Insurance to cover you and your possessions National Emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance • Driving licence if you intend driving in Ireland Tel: 112 or 999 • Consider bringing a sleeping bag These numbers are free of charge but should only be used • Passport photos in cases of genuine emergency. On answer, state which service you require, wait to be connected to that service, •An adapter – the electrical current is 220 volts, but then clearly state the location of where the assistance is you need an adaptor for the Irish 3-pin (flat) plug required. sockets.

Irish Tourist Assistance Service (ITAS) Tel: 01 478 5295 Fax: 01 478 5187 Other useful web-sites email: [email protected] www.aaireland.com (route planning and maps) web page: www.itas.ie www.iol.ie (good for maps) www.it-tallaght.ie Address: www.visitdublin.com Irish Tourist Assistance Service, Block 1, Garda www.ireland.com Headquarters, Harcourt St, Dublin 2. www.irelandonline.ie www.dublinairport.ie Opening hours: Mon - Sat from 10:00 to 18:00; Sundays www.aerrianta.ie (airport information) / Holidays 12:00-18:00. www.failteireland.ie (site of Ireland’s tourist board - Fáilte Ireland) The Irish Tourist Assistance Service is a free nationwide www.dublinbus.ie service offering support and assistance to tourists who www.irishrail.ie become victims of crime while visiting Ireland. Trained www.buseireann.ie (nationwide bus service) staff and volunteers, who speak a variety of languages, www.garda.ie (Irish Police) will provide assistance. ITAS acts as a base where problems facing the tourist in the aftermath of a crime can be addressed promptly. Fáilte Ireland Fáilte Ireland is a government-run agency that deals with the promotion of Ireland as a tourist destination.

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It has offices all over the country that will handle Email: [email protected] queries during office hours. Tourist information in Web: www.irlanninmatkailu.com Dublin is readily available all year round from Dublin Tourism offices dotted around the city. The main FRANCE Dublin Tourism office is located on Suffolk Street (walk Office National du Tourisme Irlandais, down Grafton Street from the Stephen's Green 33 rue de Miromesnil, 75008 Paris direction and turn left at the end) in the renovated St Tel: : 01 -7020 00 20 Andrew's Church. Fax: 01 - 4742 01 64 Email: [email protected] Minitel : 3615 Irlande Dublin Tourism: Web: www.irlande-tourisme.fr

Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 GERMANY Tel. 353 1 605 7799 Irische Fremdenverkehrszentrale, Untermainanlage 7, Opening Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; 9.30 a.m.- D-60329 Frankfurt a M 5.30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday Tel 069 - 66 800950 Fax: 069 ñ 923 18588 Dun Laoghaire Ferry Terminal Email: [email protected] Opening Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. Web: www.irland-urlaub.de

The Square, Town Centre, Tallaght ITALY Opening Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.daily. Ente Nazionale del Turismo Irlandese, Via Santa Maria Segreta 6 Dublin Airport 20123 Milano. Opening Hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. Tel 02 ñ 4829 6060 Fax: 02 ñ 869 0396 Email: [email protected] TOURISM IRELAND Offices Web: www.irlanda-travel.com IRELAND www.ireland.travel.ie Fáilte Ireland, Baggot Street Bridge, Dublin 2. Tel: 1850 23 03 30 THE NETHERLANDS Fax: 01 602 4100 Iers Nationaal Bureau voor Toerisme, Email: [email protected] Spuistraat 104, 1012 VA Amsterdam Web: www.ireland.travel.ie Tel: 20 - 504 0689 Fax: 20 - 620 8089 Email: [email protected] Some Irish Tourist Offices abroad: Web: www.ierland.nl

AUSTRIA SPAIN Irische Fremdenverkehrszentrale, Libellenweg 1, Oficina de Turismo de Irlanda, A-1140 Vienna Paseo de la Castellana 46, 3ô Planta Tel: 01- 501596000 28046 Madrid Fax: 01 -911 3765 Tel: 91 - 745 6420 Email: [email protected] Fax: 91 - 577 6934 Web: www.irlandinfo.at Email: [email protected] Web: www.turismodeirlanda.com BELGIUM Irish Tourist Board, Avenue Louise 327, Louizalaan, 1050 Brussels Some Embassy addresses and Tel. 02 ñ275 01 71 contact numbers in Ireland: Fax : 02 ñ 642 98 51 E-mail: [email protected] Austria: Web: www.ireland-tourism.be 15 Ailesbury Court, 93 Ailesbury Road, FINLAND Dublin 4. Irlannin Matkailutoimisto, Embassy of Ireland, Tel:01 2694577, Erottajankatu 7A, PL33, 00130 Fax: 01 2830860 Helsinki. Tel: 09 - 608 966/961 Fax: 09 - 646 022

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Belgium: Portugal: Embassy Addresses 2 Shrewsbury Road, Knocksinna House, (non-EU) Dublin 4 Knocksinna, Tel: +353 1 269 2082 Foxrock, Embassy of the United States Fax: +353 1 283 8488 Dublin 18 of America Tel: +353 1 289 4416 42 Elgin Road, Germany: Ballsbridge, 31 Trimleston Avenue, Spain: Dublin 4 Booterstown, 17A Merlyn Park, Tel: +353 1 630 6200 Co. Dublin Dublin 4 E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: +353 1 269 3011 Tel: +353 1 269 1640 Web: www.usembassy.ie Fax: +353 1 269 3946 Fax: +353 269 1854 Embassy of Canada Finland: Sweden: 3rd Floor Russell House, Sun Alliance House, 7/8 Wilton Terrace Stokes Place, 13-17 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 Tel +353 1 234 4000 Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 671 5822 E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: +353 1 478 1344 Fax: +353 1 679 6718 Web: www.canada.ie Fax: +353 1 478 0178 Turkey: Embassy of the People’s Republic France: 11 Clyde Road, of China 36 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge 40 Ailesbury Road Dublin 4 Dublin 4. Ballsbridge Tel: +353 1 260 1666 Tel: 01- 668 52 40 / 660 16 23 / Dublin 4 Fax: +353 1 283 0178 668 55 11. Tel: +353 1 260 1119 E-Mail: [email protected] Greece: Norway: Web: ie.chineseembassy.org 1 Upper Pembroke Street, 34 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 Dublin 2 Embassy of Malaysia Tel: +353 1 676 7254 Tel: +353 1 662 1800 Level 3A-5A Shelbourne House, Fax: +353 1 661 8892 Fax: +353 1 662 1890 Shelbourne Road Ballsbridge Italy: Dublin 4 63-65 Northumberland Road, Tel +353 1 667 7280 Dublin 4 E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: +353 1 660 1744 Web: Fax: +353 1 668 2759 www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/dublin

Netherlands: Embassy of India 160 Merrion Road, 6 Leeson Park Ballsbridge, Dublin 6 Dublin 4. Tel: +353 1 497 0843 Tel: +353 1 269 3444 Web: www.iindianembassy.ie Fax: +353 1 283 9690

Poland: 5 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Tel.: 01-2830855, Fax: 01- 2698309 www.polishembassy.ie

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