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The Institute of European Affairs is a policy research think-tank and forum based in Dublin. It provides members with early warning of EU policy developments and in-depth analysis of their implications for Ireland and Europe and flag key policy issues that shape the business environment. »click here for directions to the Institute on Google Maps. Members Its individual members are former heads of state and government, government ministers, parliamentarians, Secretaries General of government departments, senior civil service officials, company chairpersons and CEO's, ambassadors, senior managers, members of the judiciary, Senior Counsel, partners in solicitors' firms, senior representatives from trade unions, academia, NGO's and professional and sectoral associations. The Corporate & Foundation Members, who provide the majority of the Institute's operating capital, are generally large organisations such as investment banks, government departments, or industrial conglomerates. Activities In 2006, the Institute held 113 high-level meetings on business, political and legal issues, and 93 such events in 2005. These events attract presentations from Irish, EU and global decision makers. Meetings are generally not open to the public and are often off the record. However, any interested individual can apply for membership. Confidentiality - "The Europe House Rule" The Institute adheres to a strict rule of confidentiality known as the Europe House Rule. This allows members to use information received at IEA events as background material but precludes the attribution of comments made at the Institute to any speaker. (individual speakers may choose to make their comments on-the-record). The Rule has never been broken. Our institutional adherence to confidentiality allows us to function as a centre for frank and open dialogue. Finances & Legal status The Institute of European Affairs was founded in 1991 as a self-governing body. The Institute is a registered, independent charity, and is independent of all political, economic and social interests. The Institute represents no sectoral viewpoint and expresses no corporate views of its own. Views expressed in the Institute's publications and at its conferences, seminars and briefings are those of the authors and speakers. Honorary positions Patron Mary McAleese President of Ireland |
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