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MEMBERSHIP OF THE
IRISH PLANNING INSTITUTE There are essentially four types of membership of the I.P.I. , namely,
Below, the generalised requirements for each are outlined so as to guide potential applicants. CORPORATE MEMBERS Entry to Corporate membership is open to those who have reached a standard of knowledge, skill and professional responsibility to engage in planning. Entrants are required to have successfully undertaken a formal study in a recognised planning school and to have gained two years satisfactory experience in planning after obtaining the relevant qualification. One year of such experience must be obtained in Ireland. For the purposes of the above, the Institute recognises, for example, the Town Planning Diploma and Masters courses of the Department of Regional and Urban Planning, University College, Dublin and the Town Planning Diploma and M.Sc. (Professional) courses of Queen's University, Belfast. Other courses may be recognised by the Institute in accordance with its own set of standards and guide-lines. Alternatively, a person eligible for equivalent membership of other approved institutes of planning, and who have completed one year's satisfactory planning experience in Ireland, may apply for Corporate membership. The Institute will consider such applications and also applications under the "mutual recognition" terms and procedures as set down by E.C. Regulation. The annual membership fee is currently Euro 127.00 (IR£100.00). Application form (low resolution scan, 50KB): Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP In accordance with its stated aims of being a learned and professional body, persons are eligible for non corporate (affiliate) membership who have a primary or post graduate degree related to planning, in the opinion of the council, and who have been engaged for a minimum of 2 years in approved research or practice related to planning and have made a special contribution, in the opinion of the Council, to planning in Ireland. Non-corporate members are termed affiliates and pay a membership fee of Euro 63.50 (IR£50.00). Application form (low resolution scan, 50KB): Page 1 Page 2 GRADUATE MEMBERSHIP Persons who have obtained the education qualification necessary for Corporate membership, but who have not gained the required experience for that membership category are eligible for Graduate membership. Graduate members are required to make an application for Corporate membership when they become eligible for this. The graduate membership fee is Euro 95.25 (IR£75.00) per annum. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP Persons undertaking studies leading to planning qualifications recognised by the Institute are deemed to be included in the student membership. Such membership can only be maintained while undergoing studies at an approved planning school. There is no charge for student membership. ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP The Council of the Irish Planning Institute has, in all cases, absolute discretion in deciding whether any person shall or shall not be admitted to membership of the Institute. It should be noted, that the terms of membership outlined above, are for guidance purposes only. The legal position with regard to membership is outlined in the Constitution of the Irish Planning Institute. Persons who wish to apply for membership should print out the relevant form below and post a completed application, together with relevant supporting documentation as to education and experience, to The Membership Secretary, Irish Planning Institute, 8 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. Example Corporate Application form (low resolution scan, 50KB): Example Affiliate Application form (low resolution scan, 5KB): IPI recruitment effort – o To canvas all local authorities to pay subscription – o Also market it to Directors of consultancies (all staff should be IPI members) – ie change our orientation to employers as well as individuals. – o Need for our sales letter to be orientated to employers as well as individuals – o Also sell the tax angle o Also people should get increments for joining – RTPI is a requisite for promotion in UK. 1.
Corporate member benefits (benefits to joining for an individual
planner) a.
Raises morale (Feel part of a group and common interest !!!) b.
Organises CDP and conferences (Update and maintain your skills in
a sociable and convivial environment) c.
IPI organizes a website and publications (keep up to date with
latest news and thinking !!!) d.
Publications, journal + website
(Don’t miss ….) e.
Helps career (Improve you CV - forward your career !!) f.
Technical best practice and benchmarking
(Keep up to date with …) g.
Diffusion of skills, techniques and innovation (Keep up to date
…) h.
Clearing house for best practice (Tap into a ….) i.
Social activities
(Fun, new people, outings …) j.
Tax deductible!! for individuals or
employers. (Save money …) k.
Access to ‘Members’ section of website 2.
Public Sector benefits (special benefits for public sector
employees) a.
Raise profile and status in public sector organizations b.
Ensure that pay and status is maintained with other cognate
grades such as engineers and solicitors. 3.
Private sector benefits (special benefits for private sector
employees) a.
Institute promotes value of hiring specialist consultants b.
Offers public a list of approved professionals 4.
Employer benefits. (Bnefits to employers of having your staff
join IPI) a.
Assurance of skill and competence among staff b.
Impresses clients with quality of staff c.
Reassures Government bodies when tendering for public consultancy
projects d.
Adds weight and status
to judicial evidence e.
Reduced fee for attendance at Annual conference (Save Money !!) f.
Cost effective form of CPD g.
5.
Graduate benefits: 6.
Student Benefits: a.
Network with experienced professionals b.
Gain practical insights 7.
Affiliate benefits 8.
Friends of IPI benefits a.
Reduced fee for attendance at Conference )??) b.
Receive Journal c.
Attend CPD ?? d.
Attend social outings e.
Receive notification of public meetings, CPD etc. f.
Access to ‘Friends’ section of website 9.
Collective Planner benefits (benefits that apply to planners
collectively) a.
A discussion forum b.
Provides a focus to forward aims c.
Responds to government and issues of public interest d.
Maintaining standards in profession and thereby promote status of
profession e.
Collectively influencing government policy in favor of planners
and planning f.
Protecting the professional interests of
planners g.
Protecting the good name of planners (eg. Redmond + tribunal) h.
PR and promotion of planning generally i.
Guidance on best practice for protection of
members j.
Technical best practice and benchmarking k.
Diffusion of skills, techniques and innovation l.
Clearing house for best practice m. Register
of competent advisors for private sector n.
Enabling structured approach to CPD o.
Encourages contact/networking p.
Maintain contact between different and related bodies eg.
Architects and engineers q.
Maintain contact and status with related professions eg.
Architects/engineers r.
Professionally administered institute with permanent secretariat 10.
Public/Stakeholder benefits. (Benefits to
all stakeholders in the planning process) a.
Professional conduct – set of standards and professional ethics b.
Register of competent advisors for private sector
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