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Structures and Statistics 

Directors’ Report and 

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Annual Report 1999–2002: Volume 2 

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The ITB Annual Report is presented in two volumes; 

Volume 1: The First Three Years – An Overview 

Volume 2: Structures and Statistics 

This report is also available on www.itb.ie 

Annual Report 1999–2002 

Volume Two

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Volume Two 

Contents: 

Section 3: Structures and Statistics 

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Governance and Management of ITB 6 

Teanga, Cultúr agus Sochaí Gaelach 10 

Irish Language, Culture and Society 

Academic and Student Affairs 11 

Approved Courses and Validating Authority 13 

ITB External Examiners 16 

Student Services and Facilities 19 

Access and Community Initiatives 20 

External Links 22 

Student Statistics 24 

Research Projects at ITB 1999 - 2002 32 

ITB Personnel 

Equality of Opportunity 37 

Our Staff 38 

Staff Publications, Conference Papers and Achievements 40 

Section 4: Financial Statements 

Financial Statements 45

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SECTION THREE: 

STRUCTURES AND 

STATISTICS


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Governance and Management of ITB 

Establishment Board 

The Establishment Board was formed on 14th May 1998 to complete strategic planning for the Institute and make 

arrangements for the commencement of courses in 1999. The members of the Establishment Board were: 

Mr. Mícheál ó’Néill 

Chief Executive Establishment Board 

Department of Education & Science 

Mr. Dermot Curran 

Department of Education & Science 

Mr. Daniel Brennan 

Registrar, Letterkenny Institute of Technology 

Mr. Donal Connell 

Vice President, 3Com Technologies 

Ms. Jennifer Condon 

National Software Director, Forbairt 

Mr. David Lowe 

Head of Research, Goodbody Stockbrokers 

Dr. Kathy Monks 

Associate Dean, Business School, DCU 

Mr. Eamonn Ryan 

IDA Ireland 

Mr. Alex Silke 

Principal, Coláiste Íde, Finglas 

Ms. Jacinta Stewart 

Education Officer, City of Dublin VEC 

Governing Body 

The first Governing Body was appointed on the 10th December 1999 for a duration of two years. The second 

Governing Body was appointed on the 10th December 2001 for a term of five years. The Governing Body meet 

on a regular basis throughout the year. 

The members of the Governing Body appointed 10th December 1999 were: 


Chairperson Governing Body, Vice President, 3Com Technologies 

Dr. Mary Meaney 

Director of Institute 

Cllr Joan Maher 

Co. Dublin VEC 

Cllr Cathal Boland 


Cllr Margaret Richardson 


Cllr Nick Killian 

Co. Meath VEC 

Seán O’Feargháil, Úas 

Co. Kildare VEC 


City of Dublin VEC 

Mr. Peter McMenniman ICTU Resigned March 2000 

Mr. Tony Whelan ICTU Appointed December 2000 

Ms. Adrienne McNally 

Greater Blanchardstown Chamber of Commerce 

Ms. Catherine Durkin 

Blanchardstown Area Partnership 

Ms. Helena Acheson 

Forfás 

Mr. Pat O’Connor 

IBEC 

Ms. Susan Boyle 

Dublin 15 Community Council 

Ms. Ruth Harris 

ITB Academic Staff Representative 

Mr. Gary Bernie 


Mr. David Curran 

ITB Non-Academic Staff Representative 

Ms. Marie Brennan ITB Student Union – up to June 2001 

Mr. Martin Cummins ITB Student Union – up to June 2001 

Ms. Suzanne McElhinney ITB Student Union– appointed June 2001 

Mr. Patrick Power ITB Student Union – appointed June 2001 

Members of Establishment Board and 

Governing Body over the last 3 years.



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The members of the Governing Body appointed 10th December 2001 were: 


Chairperson Governing Body, Vice President, 3Com Technologies 

Dr. Mary Meaney 

Director of Institute 

Cllr Cathal Boland 


Cllr Joan Maher 


Cllr Margaret Richardson 



City of Dublin VEC 

Cllr Nick Killian 

Co. Meath VEC 

Seán O’Feargháil, Úas 

Co. Kildare VEC 

Mr. Joe Halvey 

ICTU 

Ms. Adrienne McNally 

Greater Blanchardstown Chamber of Commerce 

Ms. Catherine Durkin 

Blanchardstown Area Partnership 

Ms. Susan Boyle 

Dublin 15 Community Council 

Mr. John O’Dea Enterprise Ireland Resigned 2002 

Mr. Brendan Donnelly Enterprise Ireland Appointed June 2002 

Mr. Seán MacPhilibín Arts Council Appointed May 2002 

Dr. Catherine Deegan 


Mr. Brian Watters 


Ms. Rosario Ryan 

ITB Non-Academic Staff Representative 

Ms. Suzanne McElhinney. 

Student Representative 

Mr. Patrick Power 


Senior Management Team 

The following are the Senior Management Teams since the establishment of ITB: 

1999/2000 

Chief Executive Mícheál ó’Néill (ceased December 1999) 

Secretary/Financial Controller 

Alan Tracey 

Registrar 

Mary Meaney (Acting Director) 

Head of Development 

Tom Doyle 

Heads of School 

Informatics & Engineering 

Larry McNutt 

Business & Humanities 

Pat McGarty 

2000/2001 

Director 

Mary Meaney 

Secretary/Financial Controller Alan Tracey (ceased May 2001) 

Registrar 

Diarmuid O’Callaghan 


Tom Doyle 



Larry McNutt 

Business & Humanities 

Pat McGarty 

2001/2002 

Director 

Mary Meaney 

Secretary/Financial Controller Eileen Quinn (Commenced January 2002) 

Registrar 



Tom Doyle 



Larry McNutt 

Business & Humanities Pat McGarty (ceased March 2002)


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Teanga, Cultúr agus Sochaí Gaelach 

Tá ITB ag iarraidh go dearfa, aithne agus tuiscint ar an teanga, cultúr agus an sochaí gaelach a cruthú. Chun é 

sin a dhéanamh, tá na hiarrachtaí seo a leanas ar bhun sa choláiste. 

Tá ainm gaelach ar gach foirgneamh sa champus nua, mar seo a leanas: 

Bloc A 

Bloc B 

Bloc C 

Bloc D 

Bloc E 

Bloc F 

Aontas (Réamh-fhoirgneamh) 

Buntús (Ionad Foghlamtha) 

Croí (Foirgneamh Ilfheidhmeach, 

an halla spóirt agus an bialann san áireamh) 

Doras (Foirgneamh na bPrintíseach) 

Eolas (Foirgneamh Múinteoireachta) 

Fios (Foirgneamh Leabharlainne agus Riaracháin) 

Tá comharthaí dátheangacha i ngach foirgneamh 

Bunaíodh cumann agallaimh gaelaigh chun an teanga labharta a spreagadh idir an foireann agus na mic léinn 

agus bíonn cruinniú acu go rialta. 

Tá modúl nua, darbh ainm Cultúr agus Sochaí Gaelach, sa chéad téarma den chúrsa Teastas Náisiúnta sa 

Staidéir Ghnó. Agus an modúl seo críochnaithe acu, tuighfidh na mic léinn conas mar a fhorbair an sochaí 

agus an cultúr gaelach go dtí an lá atá inniu ann agus na cumhachtaí is mó a ndeachaigh i gcion ar an gcultúr. 

Irish Language, Culture and Society 

ITB proactively wants to create an awareness and understanding of Irish language, culture and society. The 

following initiatives have been undertaken to this end: 

All buildings on our new campus have Irish names, as follows: 

Block A 

Block B 

Block C 

Block D 

Block E 

Block F 

Aontas (Advance Building) 

Buntús (Learning and Innovation Building) 

Croí (Multipurpose Building including Sports Hall and Restaurant) 

Doras (Apprentice Building) 

Eolas (Teaching Building) 

Fios (Library and Administration Building) 

All signage within these buildings are bi-lingual. 

To encourage the use of conversational Irish among staff and students, an Irish conversation group has been 

established and holds regular meetings. 

A module called Irish Culture and Society has been introduced into the first semester of the National 

Certificate in Business Studies Course. On completion of this module students have an understanding of how 

Irish society and culture has developed to date and the major influences in the development of Irish culture. 

Academic and Student Affairs 

Academic Council 

The first Academic Council was appointed in February 2000. Council members are appointed for a period of 

three years (with the exception of student representatives) and are eligible for reappointment. The Academic 

Council currently has 17 members. The Council normally meets five times per year on a scheduled basis, with 

additional meetings as necessary. 

The Council has established a number of sub-committees. These subcommittees meet normally once per 

semester during the academic year, or more frequently if required. 

The main focus of each sub-committee is: 

Admissions: responsible for policy and development of admissions and recommendation of regulations to the 

Governing Body for the selection, retention and exclusion of students. 

Research and Postgraduate Studies: responsible for assisting the Governing Body in the planning, coordination, 

quality control and development of postgraduate studies within the Institute. 

Apprenticeship Sub-committee: responsible for academic operations and quality standards of phase 4 & 6 of 

FAS Apprenticeship offered. 

Education Subcommittee: considers practices and new innovative procedures applied to teaching 

academic courses. 

The Academic Council appoints a Course Board for each academic course annually, and also appoints extern 

examiners for all courses. Both these activities are part of the ongoing academic quality assurance 

programme of ITB. 

The Academic Council members are: 

Mary Meaney 

Director 

Diarmuid O’Callaghan Registrar (September 2000) 

Larry McNutt 

Head of School 

Pat McGarty Head of School (ceased March 2002) 

Brian Watters Academic and Acting Head of School (March 2002) 

Aidín O’Sullivan 

Librarian 

Gary Bernie 

Academic 

Richard Gallery 

Academic 

Geraldine Gray 

Academic 

Anthony Keane 

Academic 

Mary Ann Kenny 

Academic 

Raymond Manley 

Academic 

Brian Nolan 

Academic 

Terence Sheridan 

Academic 

Stephen White 

Technical Support 

Martin Cummins 


Irene Murtagh 

Student Representative


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Approved Courses and Validating Authority 

Approved ITB Courses, 1999-2000 

Full-time Courses 

Validating Authority: National Council for Educational Awards 

School of Business and Languages 

National Certificate in Business Studies 

National Diploma in Business Studies 

Information Technology & a Language (French) 


Information Technology & a Language (German) 

School of Informatics and Engineering 

National Certificate in Engineering 

(Electronics & Computer Engineering) 

National Certificate in Computing 

(Information Technology) 

Accelerated Technician Course 


National Certificate in Computing (Information Technology Support) 

Continuing Education Courses 

The first intake of part-time students was in January 2000 

Courses Offered January 2000 

Validating Authority 


NCEA 


National Certificate in Business Studies NCEA 




School of Business and Languages 



(Information Technology & a Language (French)) 


(Information Technology & a Language (German)) 


(Information Technology & a Language (Spanish)) 









National Certificate in Technology (Manufacturing Technology) 

Institute Partnerships 


National Certificate in Computing (Systems Support) 

National Certificate in Engineering (Mechatronics)


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Courses offered September 2000 


Courses offered September 2001 




NCEA 


(Mechatronics) 

HETAC 

ECDL 

ECDL Ireland 


HETAC 

IIPMM 

The Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management 

(Systems Support) 

English as a Foreign Language (Xerox) 

University of Cambridge 

Graduate Diploma in Primary School 

Language Teaching 

HETAC 





NCEA 

National Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies 

ECDL 

IIPMM 

HETAC 


The Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management 

ECDL 


English as a Foreign Language 

University of Cambridge 



Validating Authority: Higher Education Training Awards Council 

School of Business and Humanities 



1 year Add on National Diploma in Business Studies 


(Information Technology & a Language (French)) 


(Information Technology & a Language (German)) 


(Information Technology & a Language (Spanish)) 

Graduate Diploma in Primary Schools 

Language Teaching with French or German 



1 year Add on National Diploma in Engineering 

(Computer Engineering) 



1 year Add on National Diploma in Computing 


National Diploma in Horticulture 

Foundation Certificate 

(Validating Authority: FETAC) 



Project Management 

HETAC 

ECDL 


National Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies HETAC 

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Networking Academy 

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Cisco Networking Academy 

National Apprenticeship Programmes - January 2002 

Carpentry & Joinery 

Plumbing 




National Certificate in Technology (Manufacturing Technology) 

Institute Trainee Programme 


National Certificate in Computing (Systems Support) 

National Certificate in Engineering (Mechatronics)


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ITB External Examiners 

At ITB we have benefited from the experience of a range of external examiners, across all fields. 

The following list details all external examiners who have worked with us over the last few years. 

External Examiners 1999-2000 

Engineering 

National Certificate in Engineering Dr. Edward Jones NUI Galway 

Mr. Martin Creaner 

Cobh Cork 

Computing 

National Certificate in Computing Prof. Gerard Parr University of Ulster 

Dr. Micheál ÓhÉigeartaigh National College of Ireland 

Business Studies 

National Certificate in Business Studies Mr. Lawrence Elwood Galway Mayo Institute of Technology 

Dr. Thomas O’Toole 

Waterford Institute of Technology 

National Diploma in Business Studies Mr. Lawrence Elwood Galway Mayo Institute of Technology 



French Subject Ms. Madeline O’Brien Institute of Technology Carlow 

German subject Dr. Joachim Fischer University of Limerick 


Engineering 

National Certificate in Engineering Dr. Fearghal Morgan NUI Galway 


Cobh Cork 

National Certificate in Engineering Dr. Fearghal Morgan NUI Galway 

(Mechatronics) Mr. Martin Creaner Cobh Cork 

Computing 




(Information Technology Support) Dr. Micheál ÓhÉigeartaigh National College of Ireland 


(Systems Support) Dr. Micheál ÓhÉigeartaigh National College of Ireland 

National Certificate in Technology Dr. Fearghal Morgan NUI Galway 


Cobh Cork 


National Certificate in Business Studies Mr. Lawrence Elwood Galway Mayo Institute of Technology 







German subject Dr. Joachim Fischer University of Limerick 

Spanish subject Ms. Mairí Ó’Tuathaigh Galway Mayo Institute of Technology 


Engineering 

National Certificate in Engineering Prof. Alistair (GA) Armstrong Queens University Belfast 

Dr. Peter McHugh 

NUI Galway 

National Diploma in Engineering Prof. Alistair (GA) Armstrong Queens University Belfast 

(Computer Engineering) Dr. Peter McHugh NUI Galway 

National Certificate in Engineering Prof. Alistair (GA) Armstrong Queens University Belfast 

(Mechatronics) Dr. Peter McHugh NUI Galway 

Computing 




(Systems Support) Dr. Micheál ÓhÉigeartaigh National College of Ireland 

National Diploma in Computing Prof. Gerard Parr University of Ulster 

(Information Technology) Dr. Micheál ÓhÉigeartaigh National College of Ireland 

National Diploma in Computing Prof. Gerard Parr University of Ulster 

(Information Technology Support) Dr. Micheál ÓhÉigeartaigh National College of Ireland 

National Certificate in Technology Prof. Alistair (GA) Armstrong Queens University Belfast 

Dr. Peter McHugh 

NUI Galway 

National Diploma in Technology Prof. Alistair (GA) Armstrong Queens University Belfast 

(Manufacturing Technology) Dr. Peter McHugh NUI Galway 

FETAC Foundation Certificate Dr. Peter McHugh NUI Galway 




National Certificate in Business Studies Dr. Thomas O’Toole Waterford Institute of Technology 

Mr. Lawrence Elwood Galway Mayo Institute of Technology 


German Subject Dr. Joachim Fischer University of Limerick 




German Subject Dr.Joachim Fischer University of Limerick 

Spanish Subject Ms. Mairí Ó’Tuathaigh Galway Mayo Institute of Technology 



(add-on diploma) Dr. Thomas O’Toole Waterford Institute of Technology 

German Subject Dr. Joachim Fischer University of Limerick


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Horticulture 

National Diploma in Horticulture Mr. Con Traas University of Limerick 

(Warrenstown) Mr. Paul Mooney Greenmount College Antrim 

Business subject Mr. Lawrence Elwood Galway Mayo Institute of Technology 

National Diploma in Horticulture Mr. Con Traas University of Limerick 

(Botanic Gardens) Mr. Paul Mooney Greenmount College Antrim 

Business subject Mr. Lawrence Elwood Galway Mayo Institute of Technology 

Languages 

Graduate Diploma in Primary Schools Dr. Joachim Fischer University of Limerick 

Language Teaching (French) 

Ms. Madeline O’Brien Institute of Technology Carlow 

Graduate Diploma in Primary Schools 

Language Teaching (German) Dr. Joachim Fischer University of Limerick 

Ms. Madeline O’Brien Institute of Technology Carlow 

Student Services and Facilities 

ITB is committed to providing caring support to our students, to equal opportunity for students and to assisting 

with their personal, medical and counselling needs, to help students achieve their full academic and personal 

potential. The following services are being provided on campus since our first intake of students in September 

1999, with many of these services being expanded and developed each year. 

Access Office: The role of the Access Officer is to co-ordinate programmes and activities to promote access to 

third level education to groups that have traditionally been underrepresented within the third level sector. The 

Access Officer also co-ordinates a range of supports for students which particularly seeks to address the area of 

student retention. Close links with local schools and communities have been established, and an active Schools 

Programme aims to change perceptions and attitudes to education and promote good career guidance. 

Accommodation Advice: Regular transport services and proximity to major roads make it feasible for many 

students to commute daily to ITB. ITB is not in a position to offer residential accommodation to students. A list of 

local property owners who offer accommodation to students, together with guidelines to be considered before 

accepting the accommodation, is available to students on request from Student Services Staff or on the intranet. 

Careers Office: The Careers Office at ITB is available to all full time and part time students and past 

graduates. The service provides students with information and offers advice to assist them in their search for 

future careers.Information about careers, undergraduate and postgraduate studies, summer jobs, grants and 

scholarships are available to students on the Intranet Careers page, this information is frequently updated. In 

addition to this students receive regular emails and ‘hot off the press’ job information in the Careers Newsletter. 

The Careers Office also provides C.V. preparation and interview skills workshops to assist students in 

preparing for full time employment. 

Chaplaincy: The Chaplain to ITB is on campus every day during term and is available to both students and 

staff at any time. He offers spiritual support to students and staff of all denominations and will refer to 

Ministers of other denominations if so wished. 

Counselling Service: A professional, confidential and free counselling service is available to all students, and 

provides vital support. From time to time, students may experience personal difficulties, such as difficulties 

with study or examinations, lack of confidence and self-esteem, relationship problems, family difficulties, 

anxiety or depression. 

Medical & Health Service: Health services are provided free of charge to all full-time registered students at 

ITB. The medical and health centre is staffed by doctors, a nurse, chaplain and counsellor. Advice and 

support is offered to students throughout the year. 

Mentoring Programme: A student Mentoring Programme is run by the Access Office. The aim of the 

programme is to help new students to successfully adapt to the academic and social demand of ITB and gain 

confidence in a third level environment. This valuable programme allows existing students and staff to use 

their experience and knowledge to help new students make the transition to third level education. 

Sports Facilities: ITB has its own playing pitches and sports facilities. The Sports Officer works closely with 

students to determine particular interests and strengths. We are developing a comprehensive sporting 

programme for students which will include participation in appropriate higher education and inter-institutional 

competitions and leagues. ITB’s Sports Officer organises and promotes a range of sporting activities, and coordinates 

the running of sporting events both within ITB and with other Institutes and Colleges. State-of-theart 

sporting facilities are provided on campus and so sport and involvement in sporting activities continues to 

develop as an important aspect of college life.


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Access and Community Initiatives 

The following educational programmes run at ITB have come about because of the enthusiasm and 

commitment shown by the Access Officer and all staff to encourage school children in the region to participate 

in educational activities in a fun and non-threatening environment. 

Initiatives at Primary Level 

Robotics Summer School: As part of a Third Level Access Initiative, ITB provides a summer school for children 

from the four local primary schools and Blanchardstown YouthService. The Robotics School was expanded in 

2002 to allow the children who were participating in the Soccer 4 Success initiative to avail of the programme. 

Over a three-week period in June each year over 120 5th and 6th class children have the opportunity to spend 

up to one week at ITB. The goal of the summer school is to introduce children to the exciting and challenging 

worlds of information technology. The 2001 programme was expanded to allow the children to work together 

on building robots as well as learning how to create a web page and to use multimedia game building. The 

summer school culminates in a ‘Robot Show’ and ‘Graduation’ on the final day where the children are joined 

by their parents and friends. 

Discover IT: 2002 saw the development of a programme called ‘Discover IT’ which was a collaboration 

between the four Dublin Institutes of Technology at Blanchardstown, Tallaght, Dun Laoghaire and DIT. This 

programme saw 5th Year/Transition Year students spending one day in each of the participating Institutes and 

then completing a project with their class in relation to their experiences. The theme of the first ‘Discover IT’ 

programme was Careers. A video of the project was completed and forwarded to the participating schools to 

use as a resource with regard to Career Guidance. 

Exploring Electronics: In 2001 we hosted a Transition Year Workshop in ‘Exploring Electronics’ which was 

collaboration between ITB, the Transition Year Curriculum Support Service and Cork IT. The purpose of the 

module was to make engineering and electronics available to students in an exciting and innovative way. 

Soccer 4 Success: This programme is run in collaboration with the Early School Leaving Initiative in Navan and 

Warrenstown Horticultural College. For this programme, 12 primary school children considered to be at risk of 

leaving school early were identified. They spend one evening per week in Warrenstown Horticultural College 

where they do assisted homework as well as a special curriculum designed to support their schoolwork using 

sports related material to stimulate interest. The programme finishes with sports activities designed to improve 

self-esteem and team building. This programme commenced in February 2002 on a pilot basis. 

Language Support – Primary Schools: A languages initiative which commenced in 2001 allows sixth class 

primary school children to attend ITB for French language tuition. The programme was devised to link with, 

and support, existing programmes in the schools concerned. 

Initiatives at Second Level 

Language Support – Second Level: A languages support programme commenced in 2001 to provide oral and 

aural French and German language support to Leaving Certificate classes. The programme was initially offered to 

Riversdale Community College and Blakestown Community School and was expanded in 2002 to offer these 

supports to another two schools in the Dublin 15 area. 

Teachers Days: The first Teachers Seminar was held in May 2001. This programme allows teachers to spend 

a day at ITB. They participated in modules including; the use of teaching aids at ITB, national and 

international trends in computing, the use of assistive technology, and the use of the robotics programme as 

an educational tool. 

IT Module for Transition/5th Year Students: An advanced IT/Engineering module was offered in January 2002 

to 5th Year/Transition Year students from four local second-level schools. Students from these schools were 

offered the opportunity to learn the basics of computer hardware, operating systems, networking, 

programming, the internet and building circuit boards amongst others. The programme was designed to 

stimulate interest in Computing and Electronics.


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External Links 

International Socrates Programme 

We encourage mobility of students during their third level educational programmes under the European Credit 

Transfer System (ECTS). International exchange opportunities are available across discipline areas at ITB. 

During 2001/2002, ITB completed the first year of student exchange with various Institutes throughout Europe 

under the Socrates/Erasmus programme. This programme gives students the opportunity to study at a 

university or higher education establishment in another participating country for a period of three months to a 

year. In the era of the internet and the ‘new economy’ in which the globalisation of trade is communicationsdriven, 

knowledge of European languages and cultures is more valuable than ever for a good career. 

Companies see people with experience abroad as bringing qualifications and knowledge which benefit 

competitiveness. Studies conducted at European level confirm that young people who have studied abroad are 

often the quickest to find employment and an international career involving greater responsibility. Links have 

been developed with the following educational institutes abroad: 

France 

Universite de Toulon et du Var 

Universite de la Mediteranee 

Links with the Region 

In order for ITB to establish itself in the region providing new educational opportunities and meeting the skills 

needs of the local economy, ITB staff are active on local development groups. The following are just some 

examples of the development groups: 

• Greater Blanchardstown Chamber of Commerce 

• Blanchardstown Area Small Enterprise Committee 

• Fingal Development Board 

• Diversity At Work Network 

• Dublin 15 Adult Education Network 

• Education Group for Dublin 15 

• Riversdale Local Education Committee 

• Coolmine Community School Board of Management 

• Blanchardstown Area Partnership Equal Board 

• Blanchardstown Area Partnership Economic Planning Implementation Board 

• Blanchardstown Area Partnership Millenium Fund Committee 

• Women with Disability Network 

• Intel Computer Club House 

Germany 

Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven 

Technische Fachhochschule Wildau 

Spain 

Escola Universitaria D’Estudis Empresarials Del Maresme 

Nineteen students from ITB travelled to these institutes during the academic session 2001/2002 and eleven 

students from these institutes spent time at ITB. On their return, the students all agreed that it had been a 

very rewarding experience. They learned how to adapt to a foreign country, improve their language skills and 

benefit from the different approaches taken to their studies by a different intellectual culture. 

It is anticipated that in 2002/2003 students will travel to each of the above listed destinations and also to new 

links which are being established in Spain, Switzerland and France.


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Student Statistics 1999/2000 

Source: DOES Statistical Return 1999/2000 



Student Enrolment 1999/2000 

73% Full-time Students 223 

27% Part-time Students 81 

Total 304 

Full-time Male & Female Students Enrolled by 

Discipline 1999/2000 

17% Business 39 Male 

19% Computing 42 Male 

21% Engineering 47 Male 

27% Business 61 Female 

9% Computing 19 Female 

7% Engineering 15 Female 

Full-time Student Numbers & Enrolment 

by Discipline 1999/2000 

45% Business 100 

27% Computing 61 

28% Engineering 62 

Total 223 

Full-time Students, Domiciliary Origin 1999/2000 

67% Dublin 147 

9% Kildare 21 

15% Meath 34 

4% Rest of Ireland 10 

3% E.U. 6 

2% Rest of Europe 5 

Full-time Enrolments by Level of Awards 1999/2000 

81% National Certificate 180 

19% National Diploma 43 

Total 223 

Full-time Students New Entrants Socio-Economic 

Background 1999/2000 

3% Farmers 7 

0% Agricultural Workers 1 

4% Higher Professionals 10 

11% Lower Professionals 24 

19% Employers & Managers 41 

6% Salaried Employees 14 

8% Intermediate Non-Manual 18 

12% Other Non-Manual Workers 27 

17% Skilled Manual Workers 38 

4% Semi-Skilled Manual Workers 8 

3% Unskilled Manual Workers 7 

13% Unknown 28


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Total 634 














Total 478 



10% Kildare 47 

15% Meath 74 


1% E.U. 7 

1% Outside Europe 4 




Total 478 



2% Farmers 8 











11% Unknown 37


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7% Apprentices 78 

Total 1060 






7% Horticulture 42 Male 




5% Horticulture 29 Female 






11% Horticulture 71 

Total 626 



9% Kildare 59 

14% Meath 88 


3% E.U. 17 

1% Outside Europe 8 




0% Postgraduates 3 

Total 626 



5% Farmers 13 











22% Unknown 59


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Graduate Statistics 2001 Graduate Statistics 2002 

Full-time Graduates by Level of Awards 2001 

Full-time Graduates by Level of Awards 2002 



Total 120 


Total 290 

Full-time Graduates by Discipline 2001 

21 

Full-time Graduates by Discipline 2002 



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31% Business Studies 37 

38% Business Studies 109 

41 

Business Studies Awards 

Engineering Studies Awards 

Computing Studies Awards 

Certificates 58 



Pass 23 

Pass 20 

Pass 26 

Merit 31 

Merit 12 

Merit 29 

Business Studies Awards 

Engineering Studies Awards 

Computing Studies Awards 

Distinction 4 

Distinction 12 





Diplomas 51 

Diplomas 16 

Diplomas 41 

Pass 15 

Merit 19 

Distinction 3 

Pass 12 

Merit 6 

Distinction 3 

Pass 8 

Merit 24 


Pass 11 

Merit 30 


Pass 7 

Merit 5 

Distinction 4 

Pass 6 

Merit 19 


Number Registered 

Number Graduated 2001 

Number Registered 

Number Graduated 2002 

National Certificate 

Add on National Diploma 

Add on Degree 

Ab Inito Diploma 

2 yrs previously 180 

1 yr previously 0 



120 

0 

0 

0 

National Certificate 

Add on National Diploma 

Add on Degree 

Ab Inito Diploma 





182 

84 

0 

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Research Projects at ITB 1999 - 2002 

Project Title: 

Investigating the potential for XML/EDI in the Healthcare Industry 

Description: The objective of this project was to investigate the potential of using XML 

(eXtensible Mark-up Language) to facilitate data exchange between GMS (General Medical 

Services), pharmacists, doctors, dentists and opticians. The project has successfully 

developed a prototype that will transfer existing data from pharmacies to GMS using XML. It 

has also been enhanced to facilitate easy conversion to other data exchanges from 

pharmacists, doctors, dentists and opticians to GMS. 

Project Leaders: Geraldine Gray 

Researcher: David Kerwick 

Project Commenced: October 1999 

Duration: 2 years 

Funding Agency: Enterprise Ireland 


Virtual Incident Management Centre 

Description: The objective of this project is to develop a range of web-based tools which can 

be used to support the management of an incident by a distributed incident response team. 

The tools include information collection and collation tools (e.g. reporting database) and a 

range of communication tools e.g. Notice board, SMS, email, etc. The communication tools 

are unified to provide services such as email to SMS or Noticeboard to email/SMS 

The project is an Enterprise Ireland-funded project with sponsorship from Risk Management 

International (RMI). 

Project Leaders: Declan Barber and Anthony Keane 

Researcher: Paul Healy 

Project Commenced: September 2000 




The design and development of an on-line language learning course for incompany 

training in Irish industry. 

Description: In the context of global markets and increased internationalisation of business 

practices, it has become essential for managers and executives in both SMEs and 

multinationals in Ireland to equip themselves with the language skills which would allow 

them to develop good working relations with European and global partners. Given the everincreasing 

e-business environment, more and more business people have access to 

computer technology, and this can become a support for different types of training including 

language learning. 

The project being carried out by ITB is to create an on-line language learning course where 

the material matches the specific needs of Irish Industry, and where the on-line support 

provided by the instructor/tutor can mimic the type of support normally found in a classroom 

context. ITB has been pioneering in its use of a virtual language laboratory for full-time 

students; creating a specialised course for Irish industry would further exploit the capabilities 

of this advanced software by bringing it into a virtual domain. 

The project includes a phase of piloting the materials with an Irish company. The close and 

scientific monitoring of data generated from the interaction of the participants with the course 

materials would allow for fine-tuning of the course materials and “best practice” 

recommendations for working with on-line learners in a business environment. 

Project Leader: Ruth Harris 

Researcher: Ruth Lysaght 

Project Commenced: October 2000 


Funding Agency: Postgraduate R&D Skills Programme


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Hardware/Software Co-Design in MultiMedia Capable Portable Devices using SystemC 

Description: Increasingly IC’s designs are Systems-On-A-Chip, where a variety of digital, analogue 

and software technologies are integrated together. Hardware/software co-design plays a vital role 

throughout such development, and this research will examine the deployment of SystemC, a tool 

combining elements of C++ and VHDL, in the area of multimedia capable portable devices. 

Project Leader: Richard Gallery 

Researcher: Deepesh Shakya 

Project Commenced: September 2001 


Funding Agency: Postgraduate R&D Skills Programme 


Web Services Insurance Components 

This project is aimed at researching the applicability of Web Services and component 

technology within the insurance industry. The goals of the project will be as follows: 

• Assess the uptake of state of the art technologies such as J2EE and Web Services 

• Identify how this technology could be applied to solve outstanding business problems 

• Develop an application that will meet the needs of the insurance community using these 

technologies, 

and demonstrate the benefits of this technology 

• Ultimately, provide a foundation for a set of commercial products to be developed servicing 

the insurance 

and financial services communities both in Ireland and abroad using Web Services 

technology. 


Real Time Physically Based Audio Generation for Virtual Environments 

Description: Building systems that can simulate a 3D virtual environment (VE) has been an active 

area of research for some time. In recent years, the computer games industry has provided a 

lucrative and growing application area for this. 

Recently the use of physically-based animation has provided an innovative means of programming 

such a system. This technique describes objects in terms of physical characteristics such as mass, 

volume, density, velocity, acceleration, elasticity, and so on. If this information is available, then the 

system can use the laws of classical physics to calculate how the object should behave when, for 

example, it is dropped from a height onto another object. 

This project proposes to use this idea to generate audio within a 3D environment. The nature of 

sounds generated in the real world is dependent on the physical characteristics of objects and the 

force of the collisions which occur between them. It is proposed that it is possible to develop a 

system that uses information of this nature to significantly increase the realism of the audio 

component of a virtual environment, and hence add to the realism of the user experience. The 

research is being carried out in conjunction with leading real time interactive physics developers, 

Havok and utilises their games development software suite. 

The standards that will support Web Services are still being developed, and are not yet finalised. 

The product set supporting Web Services is still quite immature – there are developer tools, but 

no commercial business solutions. This project will allow Connect Business Solutions and ITB to 

be on the leading edge of solution innovation using this exciting and important new technology. 

Project Leader: Geraldine Gray /Dr. Stephen Flinter, Connect Business Solutions 

Researcher: Kieran O’Connor 

Project Commenced: July 2002 



Project Leader: Hugh McCabe 

Researcher: Graham McCann 

Project Commences: September 2001 


Funding Agency: Postgraduate R&D Skills Programme


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ITBPersonnel 

Equality of Opportunity 

ITB is committed to equal opportunities for all students and staff. 

The Employment Equality Act 1998 and the Equal Status Act 2000 prohibit discrimination based on gender, 

marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the travelling 

community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in education, employment and training. We 

reject any direct or indirect discrimination because of colour, religion, race, nationality, ethnic origins, gender 

or marital status. All decisions to do with admission, recruitment, training, promotion, career development 

and conditions of service will be based solely on suitability. 

ITB recognise the right of every student and every employee to work in an atmosphere free from any activity 

that adversely affects their dignity in the workplace. We will not tolerate bullying or sexual harassment in any 

state or form. Policy on sexual harassment and bullying is not intended to stifle normal appropriate 

relationships amongst staff and students but rather is intended to promote a healthy working and learning 

environment. A procedure is in place where complaints can be dealt with in a fair and speedy fashion. Bullying 

and harassment, sexual or otherwise, can be grounds for disciplinary action. 

Staff Numbers as at 31st August 2000 

61 Staff (PWT & TWT) 

Staff Categories Numbers Male Female 

Snr. Management Staff 5 4 1 

Academic Staff 24 18 6 

Administrative/Library Staff 25 2 23 

Support Staff – 

Technicians/ Caretakers 7 6 1 

Total 61 30 31 






Administrative/Library Staff 32 3 29 

Support Staff 

Technicians/Caretakers 7 6 1 

Total 77 37 40 






Administrative Staff/Library Staff 36 3 33 

Support Staff 

Technicians/Caretakers 15 12 3 

Total 124 70 54


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Staff Employed at 31st August 2000 

New Staff Employed at 31st August 2002 

Snr. Management Staff 


Mary Meaney 

Director 

Eileen Quinn 

Secretary Financial Controller 

Alan Tracey 

Larry McNutt 

Pat McGarty 

Tom Doyle 

Academic Staff 

Anthony Keane 

Brian Nolan 

Brian Watters 

Catherine Deegan 

Colm McGuinness 

David Kerwick 

David Murphy 

Declan Barber 

Fergus Maughan 

Gary Bernie 

Geraldine Gray 

Hugh McCabe 

John McCarthy 

Kevin Farrell 

Mary Ann Kenny 

Michael O’Donnell 

Orla McMahon 

Secretary Financial Controller 




Paddy Boyle 

Cora Bracken 

Raymond Manley 

Cynthia O’Hea 

Richard Gallery 

Dave Curran 

Ruth Harris 

Declan Garvin 

Susan Mokhtari 

Fiona Canning 

Terence Sheridan Margaret Markey 

Val Andrews 

Mary Corcoran 

Administration/Librar 

Mary Hoolahan 

Aidín O’Sullivan 

Mary O’Dea 

Aine Lynch 

Niamh Lynch 

Angela Reilly 

Noeleen Johnson 

Ann O’Donoghue 

Patricia White 

Annette Reid 

Rose Ryan 

Bridie Hunter 

Suzanne Walsh 

Carrie Hennessy 

Shiela Tierney 

Celine Carey 

Therese Mimnagh 

Claire McLoughlin 

Caretakers 

Brendan Fitzgerald 

Dennis O’Keeffe 

Pat Brady 

Technicians 

Ray Andrews 

Sandra McCullagh 

Stephen White 

Tom Egan 


Ann Murphy 

Ben Toland 

Brid Ni Chonaill 

Cormac McMahon 

Daniel McSweeney 

David Carroll 

Des Ryan 

Eoin Kennedy 

Fionnuala Darby 

Francis McGeogh 

Jerry Bradley 

Ivan Smyth 

James Duffy 

Jason Plunkett 

John Massey 

Karen Feery 

Kevin Martin 

Kevin Mellon 

Kieran O’Connor 

Liam Quirke 

Luke Raeside 

Maria Kenneally 

Marina Piquer 

Mark Cummins 

Matt Smith 

Maurice Rimbi 

Michael Kane 

Michael Noonan 

Nathalie Cazaux 

Niall Bell 

Pat O’Connor 

Patricia Doherty 

Philip Owende 

Ronan Keaskin 

Ronan Mullen 

Thomas Nolan 

Administration/ 

Library Staff 

Adrienne Harding 

Adrienne Hobbs 

Elizabeth Beatty 

Gerry Burke 

Mairead Murphy 

Mary Kelly 

Mary Kennedy 

Rachel Dockrell 

Sarah Toland 

Caretakers 

Chris Coppola 

Denis Murphy 

Seamus Murphy 

Vincent Parker 

Technicians 

Amanda Clancy 

Jan Carroll 

Jerome Donnelly 

John Burke 

John Byrne 

New Staff Employed at 31st August 2001 



Registrar 


Arnulf Horn 

Mohammed Saleh 

Clodagh Turley 

Marion Devlin 

Damian Cox 

Paul Healy 

Helen McCole 

Muirinn Connor 

Frances Murphy 

Stephen Sheridan 

Ita Dollard 

Thomas Murphy 

Gael le Roux 

Liam Bolger 

Margaret Kinsella 

Michelle Looby 

Administration/ 

Library Staff 

Ann Brady 

Bairbre McCann 

Lisa Whelan 

Margaret Davis 

Maria Brown 

Maria McCarthy


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Staff Publications, Conference Papers and 

Achievements 

As well as their hard work and commitment to ensuring a successful start-up for ITB as a whole, staff here 

have found time to actively pursue their own courses of study and achievements, as well as attending and 

presenting at conferences and peer events. The following lists give some indication of their achievements over 

the last three years : 

Third Level Qualifications Obtained 

Catherine Deegan (2001) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin. 

Mary Ann Kenny (2001) Post-graduate Diploma in IT in Education, Trinity College Dublin. 

John McCarthy (2001) M.A. (First Class Hons) Interactive Multimedia. NCEA 

Arnulf Horn (December 2000) Phd University of Limerick 

Frances Murphy (2002) MSc Computer Applications in Education (DCU) 

Brian Nolan (2002) Phd Trinity College Dublin 

Tom Nolan (2002) MSc Computer Applications in Education (DCU) 

Terence Sheridan (1999) MSc in Accounting (UCC) 

Staff Activities 

Bernie, G. Marketing Workshop Moderator on Henley MBA Programme 1999-2000 

Bernie, G. Expert Advisor to Xerox Europe Limited on Planning and Implementation of Facilities Management 

Service Quality Improvement Programme 2000-2001 

Bernie, G. Guest Lecturer on Service Quality Management on Dublin Institute of Technology MBA in Facilities 

Management Programme 2001 

Darby, F. Independent Research of “Understanding and Managing Workplace Diversity” 

Darby, F. Team Member on the DAWN (Diversity At Work Network) Project – primarily responsible for the 

development and delivery of an innovative learning module entitled “Diversity in the Workplace due” to 

commence in 2004 at ITB. 

Farrell, K. (May – August 2002) Delivered summer course to Symantec Software at ITB “Operating Systems and 

Networking Fundamentals with Linux” 

Gallery, R. and McNutt, L. (2001, 2002) Member of Programme Committee IT&T Conference, Waterford IT 

Manley, R. Assessor and coordinator of Intel Excellence in Electronics Competition. National final has been 

jointly hosted in ITB and in Intel Leixlip since the 2001 competition. Kelly Kaneswarren was the ITB 

representative in 2001 and 2002 and was the national winner in 2002. 

McCabe, H. (2000-2002) Invited to deliver a series of lectures on Graphics and Image Processing to the 

students of the M.Sc. in Multimedia Systems at Trinity College Dublin 

McCarthy, J. (June 2001) Delivered NDP funded course at ITB “Technology in Language Teaching” 

McCarthy, J. (July 2002) Spanish Language Teaching Methodology – Linguistic & New Technology Bases. 

Universida Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona. 

McCarthy, J. Modern Language Advisor, National Council for Curriculum & Assessment. Committee member 

of Royal Irish Academy National Commission for Modern Languages. 

McNutt, L. (May 2001) Chair, EDTECH Conference Session, Sligo IT 

McNutt, L. (July 2002) Series of Workshops on Instructional Design Smartforce 

Nolan, B. M.Phil. in Speech and Language Processing on: Syntactic Theory in the Department of Centre for 

Language and Communication Studies (CLCS) in Trinity College Dublin 

Nolan, B. M.Phil. in Speech and Language Processing on: Formal Syntax – Head-driven Phrase Structure 

Grammar in the Department of Centre for Language and Communication Studies (CLCS) in Trinity College Dublin 

Nolan, B. ITB Robot Summer School – Managing and running the annual Lego MindStorms Robot Summer 

School for schools in the ITB catchment area. 

Nolan, T. (June-August 2002) Intel Fellowhship 

Saleh, M. Co-supervisor of an M.Phil Research Project in DIT: Micro blasting of cutting tips and tools. 

Publications 

Cazaux, N. (2001) Why bother? Use of learning foreign languages in Ireland in the XXIst century, 

Translation Ireland, October. 

Cazaux, N. and Maher, E. (2002) Textbook “Faisons Affaires” (French for business) 

Deegan, C.M , C.E. Markham C.E, Vender D, Turner M. (2001) ‘A Novel Technique for the Extraction of Ionisation 

Profiles from Spatial Density Measurements’, Review of Scientific Instruments, V 72, N 12, 4362-4365. 

Gray, G. & Kerwick, D. (2000) XML for B2B Data Exchange, ITB Journal Issue 1 

Gray, G. (2002) Virtual Credit Card Processing System. Principles and Practice of Programming in Java, Trinity 

College, Dublin, published by ACM. 

Gray, G. (2002) From XML to Web Services, Irish Scientist 2002 Year Book 

Harris, R. (2001) Are designers of CALL materials ignoring the research on language acquisition? ITB Journal 

2001. Paper delivered at EuroCALL 97 

Harris, R. (2001) An evaluation of CAN8 Virtual Language Laboratory in the light of current SLA research, ITB 

Journal 2001. Paper delivered at EdTech Conference, Sligo. 

Kenny, M A. (2000) The Islamic World and the West. An Introduction to Political Cultures and International 

Relations (edited by Hafez, K.) Translated from German by Mary Ann Kenny, Leiden: Brill. 

Maughan, F. and Lewis, H. (2000) AGV Controlled Production System, International Journal of Production 

Research, V. 38, N.17, 4445-4453 

McCabe, H. and McCann, G. (2002) Physics Based Sound Syntheses for Computer Games, The Irish Scientist 

2002 Yearbook. 

Mokhtari, S. (2001) The Cardy-Verlinde Formula & Taub – bolt-ads Spacetime, Physics Letters March 2001 

Ni Chonaill, B. (2001) Quel future pour la langue bretonne? Quelle perspective en propose Pierre-Jakez Hélias 

dans Le Cheval d’Orgueil in Pierre-Jakez Hélias Bigouden universel, ed. Favereau, F. Presses Universitaires de 

Rennes, 2001, 109-119 

Ni Chonaill, B. (2002) La chanson comme outil de la promotion linguistique en Occitanie, The Irish Journal of 

French Studies, no.2 

Nolan. B. (2000) Towards a Study of Situation Types of Irish. ITB Journal. 

Nolan, B. (2001) Reflexive and Reciprocal Constructions in Modern Irish. ALT Conference on Reflexives, Middles 

and Reciprocals, University of Tunis, Tunisia. 

Nolan, B. (2002) A Brief Characterisation of Morphological Causation in Modern Irish. ITB Journal 

Nolan, B. (2002) Lexical Semantics and Patterns of Causation. ITB Journal, Issue No 6. 

Saleh, M. (2001) A revolutionary style at third level education towards TOM, Journal of Material Processing 

Technology, 118, 362-367


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Nolan, B (In Press) The Jam Suite. In Recent Advances in Java Technology: Theory, Application, 

Implementation: Springer, Germany. 

Sheridan, T. (2001) The ASB’s Statement of Principles for Financial Reporting: An Appraisal, Accountancy 

Ireland, February 2001 

Smith M. (2002) Pitch Circles – from music theory to computer-based learning tool, ITB Journal Spring 2002 issue 

Conference Presentations 

Darby, F. & Lavin, G. Managing the Client-Consultant Relationship, Irish Academy of Management, University of 

Ulster, September 2001 

Darby, F & Lavin, G. Understanding the Dynamics of the Client-Consultant Relationship, Academy of 

Management (US), Lyon, France, March 2001 

Saleh, M. A Module of Industrial Training and Education at Third Level Education for the Modern Market. In 

Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Modern Industrial Training – 24-27 Oct. 2000, Beijing, China 

Sheridan, T. The Conceptual Frameworks in Accounting and their Measurement Principles: Do they Provide 

Objective Guidance? Irish Accounting and Finance Association Conference, Dublin Institute of Technology, 2000. 

Sheridan, T. Brabazon, T. O’Reilly, D. The Impact of Operating Lease Capitalisation on Key Accounting Ratios, 

Irish Accounting and Finance Association Conference, Waterford Institute of Technology 2001 

Smith M. Direct manipulation and multimedia interfaces for learning. Presented at the Third Annual Irish 

Educational Technology Users’ Conference – ED-TECH 2002, Institute of Technology Carlow. 

Reynolds, C. Smith, M. Woodman, M. “Your Nose is . . . .”. In Proceedings of the Sixth World Multiconference on 

Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics – SCI 2002, Orlando, Florida, USA. 

Gray, G. Barber, D. Individually presented papers at a TCD Conference on the Principles & Practice of 

Programming in Java June 2002 

Harris, R. La fragmentation du temps et de l’espace chez Beckett (2000) Paper given at Regards en arrière sur 

la litterature d’expression francaise du vingiteme siecle: question de marginalité et d’identité at Tallaght IT 

Harris, R. Languages in the IT sector: Current trends and future prospects (2001) Paper delivered at IRAAL 

conference, Maynooth. 

McCabe, H. and McCann, G. A World Without WAVs: Towards Physically Based Sound Synthesis for Computer 

Games. In Proceedings of Eurographics Ireland 2002 Workshop, pages 71-75, 2002 

McCabe, H. Approaches to Rendering Using Global Adaptive Importance Sampling. In Proceedings of 18th 

Eurographics UK Conference (EGUK2000) 

McCarthy, J. Workshop “Designing for Independent Learners”, EdTech Conference May 2002, 

Institute of Technology Carlow. 

Ni Chonaill, B. The use of songs as a teaching aid in civilization classes. ALFIT conference held at Athlone 

Institute of Technology, February 22/23 2001. 

Ni Chonaill, B. Pierre-Jakez’ representation of the clergy in the Breton-speaking society, conference on clergy 

and popular culture held at Dublin City University, June 14/16 2001 

Ni Chonaill, B. The use of song to promote the Occitan Language, ADEFFI conference held at Dublin City 

University, October 2001. 

Ni Chonaill, B. The role of National and European Policies in the face of language decline, in particular the case 

of Irish, International conference held in the University of Amiens, France November 2001. 

Ni Chonaill, B. Ethnography and French Writers, the case of Pierre-Jakez Hélias, International conference on 

French Studies held in Hartford, U.S., April 2002. 

Nolan, B. Passive Voice Constructions in Modern Irish. High Desert Linguistics Conference at the University of 

New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA 2001 

Nolan, B. A Characterisation of Periphrastic Causation in Modern Irish. Conference on Role and Reference, 

University of Rioja, Spain 2002 

Nolan, B. (and others) The Jam Suite – A Voice Activated Network Enabled Virtual Band Application. 

Conference on the Principles and Practice of Programming in Java. Trinity College Dublin 2002 

Nolan, B. Lexical Semantics and Patterns of Causation. ITB Research Conference.

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ITB Financial Statements 1998–2001 

45 

SECTION FOUR: 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

AND FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS



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1999-2002 

Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Limited 

Financial Statements 

for Period 11 December 1998 

to 9 December 1999 

1999 

Contents 

Page 

Directors’ Report 48 - 49 

Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 50 

Statement of Accounting Policies 51 - 52 

Income and Expenditure Account 53 

Balance Sheet 54 

Cash Flow Statement 55 

Notes to Financial Statements 56 - 61 





Volume Two 



11 December 1998 

to 9 December 1999



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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES 

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of 

the state of affairs of the company and of the operating surplus or deficit of the company for that period. In preparing those 

financial statements, the Directors are required to 

• Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently, 

• Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, 

• Prepare the account on a going concern basis, notwithstanding the dissolution of the Company on 9 December 1999. As the 

company’s operations continue to be carried on by the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown its assets and liabilities 

were transferred in their entirety to that Body at the date of dissolution of the company. 

• Disclose and explain any material departures from applicable Accounting Standards. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

The following were the members of the Board, prior to dissolution of the Company, at 9 December 1999. 

All Directors were subscribers to the Memorandum of Association. 

Daniel Brennan 

Donal Connell 

David Lowe 

Micheál ó Neíll 

Alexander Silke 

Jacinta Stewart 

Jennifer Condon 

Kathleen Monks 

Eamonn Ryan 

The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which discloses with reasonable accuracy at any time the 

financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 

1963 to 1999 and the European Communities regulations 1992. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the 

company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS 

The company was set up to establish, manage, administer and develop an education institute to be called the Institute of 

Technology, Blanchardstown. The Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown was formally established on 10 December, 1999 and the 

company was dissolved with immediate effect. All the assets and liabilities of the company were transferred to the Institute. 

Signed on behalf of the Board 

Director 

____________________________________ 

RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD AND STATE OF AFFAIRS AS AT 9 December 1999 

The income and expenditure account and balance sheet for the period ended 9 December 1999 are set out on pages 53 to 54. 

Operating surplus on ordinary activities before taxation amounted to IR£33,000 

Chairman 

____________________________________ 

REVIEW OF INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES 

Since incorporation the Institute has been developing its educational, research and development programmes and the physical 

infrastructure which the institute will require to deliver these programmes. The Institute has developed six programmes, three 

at National Certificate level and three at National Diploma level. Delivery of these full-time programmes commenced in 

September 1999. 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 

During the period covered by the financial statements, the Institute’s expenditure on research and development amounted to 

IR£11,000 reflecting its principal activities in education and development. 

IMPORTANT EVENTS SINCE THE PERIOD END 

In December 1999, the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown was established under the Regional Technical Colleges 

(Amendment) Act 1999. This Act made provision for the dissolution of Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Limited and the 

transfer of all of its assets and liabilities to the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown.



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REPORT OF COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL 

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BLANCHARDSTOWN LIMITED 

REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL 

I have audited the financial statements on pages 51 to 61.0 

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown Limited was incorporated on 11 December 1998, as a company limited by 

guarantee without share capital under the Companies Acts 1963 to 1999. 

ACCOUNTING PERIOD 

These financial statements cover the period 11 December 1998 to 9 December 1999. 

Responsibilities of the Institute and of the Comptroller and Auditor General 

The accounting responsibilities of the Institute are set out in the Directors' Report on pages 44 to 45. It is my responsibility to 

audit the financial statements presented to me by the directors and to report on them. As the result of my audit I form an 

independent opinion on the financial statements. 

Basis of Opinion 

In the exercise of my function as Comptroller and Auditor General, I plan and perform my audit in a way which takes account of 

the special considerations in relation to management and operations which attach to bodies in receipt of substantial funding 

from the State. 

An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. 

It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made in the preparation of the financial 

statements and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate, consistently applied and adequately disclosed. 

My audit was conducted in accordance with auditing standards which embrace the standards issued by the Auditing Practices 

Board and in order to provide sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from 

material misstatement whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. I obtained all the information and explanations 

that I required to enable me to fulfil my function as Comptroller and Auditor General and in forming my opinion, I also 

evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements. 

BASIS OF PREPARATION 

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles under the historical cost 

convention and with the requirements of the Minister for Education and Science. 

UNIT OF CURRENCY 

The unit of currency in which the accounts are denominated is the IR£. 

STATE GRANTS 

State Grants for recurrent expenditure are allocated by the Department of Education and Science on a calendar year basis. The 

grants reported in the Income and Expenditure Account are amounts determined by the Department to be appropriate to the 

relevant accounting period. State grants for capital expenditure (including grants for recurrent purposes utilised for purchase 

of equipment and minor works) are capitalised and credited to income over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. 

RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS 

Research Grants and Contract funds are included in the income of the year in which the related expenditure is incurred. 

Research grants and contract funds utilised to purchase tangible fixed assets are capitalised and credited to income over the 

estimated useful lives of the related assets. 

STOCKS 

Expenditure on books and consumable stocks is charged to the Income and Expenditure Account as incurred. 

Opinion 

In my opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the company and the financial statements, which are in agreement 

with them and have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Acts 1963 to 1999, give a true and fair view of 

the state of the company's affairs at 9 December 1999 and of its surplus and cash flow for the period then ended. 

In my opinion, the information given in the Directors' Report is consistent with the financial statements. 

________________________ 

John Purcell 

Comptroller and Auditor General 

26 September 2002



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TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION 

Tangible fixed assets, with the exception of land, are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Land is stated at 

historical cost. Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets, excluding land, on a straight line basis so as to write off their 

historical costs over their useful lives. 

The estimated useful lives assigned to tangible fixed assets are as follows: 

Years 

Buildings 50 

Prefabricated Buildings 10 

Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings 5 

Computers and Electronic Equipment 4 

Educational and Administrative equipment 4 

Equipment unique to research projects 

Project Life 

PENSIONS 

All pension entitlements of staff are conferred under a defined benefit scheme established under the Local Government 

(Superannuation) Act, 1980, and pension obligations are met by the Exchequer as they arise. Superannuation deductions made 

from employees are retained by the Institute. 

The Institute does not make contributions towards the scheme and has no obligations in respect of entitlements. 

CAPITAL ACCOUNT 

The Capital Account represents the unamortised value of income allocated for capital funding. 

Income and Expenditure Account for the Period 11 December 1998 to 9 December 1999 

INCOME NOTE IR£’000s 

State Grant 1 1565 

Release from Capital Account 14 560 

Tuition Fees 2 72 

Research, Consultancy and Development 3 11 

Other Income 4 44 

________ 

EXPENDITURE 

2252 

________ 

Academic Departments 5 317 

Academic Support Services 6 314 

Premises and Facilities 7 325 

Central Administration and Services 8 692 

Research, Consultancy and Development 3 11 

Depreciation 9 560 

________ 

2219 

________ 

________ 

OPERATING SURPLUS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 33 

________ 

All gains and losses are recognised in the Income and Expenditure Account 

The Statement of Accounting Policies, Cash Flow Statement and notes 1 to 19 

form part of the financial statements. 


Director 

____________________________________ 

Chairman 

____________________________________



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Balance Sheet as at 9 December 1999. 

Cash Flow Statement for the Period 11 December 1998 to 9 December 1999 

FIXED ASSETS 

NOTE 

1999 

IR£’000s 

Tangible Assets 11 7246 

________ 

7246 

________ 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Debtors and Prepayments 12 291 

Cash at Bank and in Hand 103 

________ 

394 

________ 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Creditors - Amounts falling due within one year 13 361 

________ 

NET CURRENT ASSETS 33 

________ 

________ 

NET ASSETS 7279 

________ 

Represented by: 

RESERVES 

Capital Account 14 7246 


________ 

7279 

________ 

The Statement of Accounting Policies, Cash Flow Statement and notes 1 to 19 form part of the financial statements. 


Director 

____________________________________ 

1999 

NOTE 

IR£’000s 

CASH RECEIVED FROM 

State Grants for Recurrent Expenditure 947 

Superannuation Contributions 31 

Tuition Fees 71 

Research and Consultancy Contracts 16 

Interest Income 

Other Income 85 

________ 

1150 

CASH PAYMENTS 

Cash Payments to and on behalf of Employees 414 

Cash Payments to Suppliers 561 

Other Cash Payments 310 

________ 

NET CASH (OUTFLOW) FROM OPERATIONS (135) 

________ 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 

Grants Received - State Capital Grants 4586 

Allocation from State Recurrent Grant 228 

Proceeds from sale of Capital items 0 

Payments to Acquire Tangible Fixed Assets 4580 

________ 

NET CASH INFLOW FROM CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 234 

________ 

Net Cash Inflow before student grants 99 

Net Cash Inflow from Student Grants 17(c) 4 

________ 

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 17(b) 103 

________ 

The Statement of Accounting Policies, and notes 1 to 19 form part of the financial statements. 


Director 

____________________________________ 

Chairman 

____________________________________ 

Chairman 

____________________________________



57 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Allocated for 

Allocated for 

Capital 

Recurrent 

Expenditure Expenditure Total 

1 STATE GRANT IR£’000s IR£’000s 

State Grant for Recurrent Expenditure 228 1465 1693 

State Grant for Capital Expenditure 7568 100 7668 

_________________________________________________ 

7796 1565 9361 

__________________________________________________ 

The total of certain Diploma and Certificate courses is subvented by the European Social Fund (ESF) at National level. 

The subvention rate in the last completed claim which was for the year ended 31 December 1998 was at the rate of 35% 

of eligible expenditure. State grants for recurrent expenditure therefore are partly funded from this EU assistance. 

2 TUITION FEES Period ended 

9-Dec-99 

IR£’000s 

Full-time students 233 students 72 

________ 

72 

________ 

The Department of Education and Science paid tuition fees in the period of IRL£72,000 for certain certificate courses, 

the total costs of which are part funded by the ESF. 

3 RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY & DEVELOPMENT 

INCOME 

Research Grants & Contracts 11 

________ 

11 

________ 

EXPENDITURE 

Staff costs 

Consumables 11 

Other Expenses 

________ 

NET OUTCOME 0 

________ 

Notes to the Financial Statements continued 

4 OTHER INCOME Period ended 

9-Dec-99 

IR£’000s 

Superannuation Deductions Retained 31 

Capitation Fees 51 

Transfer to Capitation Reserve (38) 

________ 

44 

________ 

5 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS 

Staff: Teaching 272 

Administrative, Executive & Secretarial 12 

________ 

284 

Materials and Other Consumables 33 


6 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES 

LIBRARY and COMPUTER SERVICES 

________ 

317 

________ 

Staff 183 

Books and Periodicals 69 

Materials and Other Consumables 7 

Computer and Equipment Service Contracts 15 

Computer Software 25 

Student Support Services 13 

Other Expenses 2 

________ 

314 

________ 

7 PREMISES and FACILITIES 

Staff 42 

Minor Capital Works and Equipment 160 

Maintenance Materials and Supplies 2 

Cleaning Contract and Materials 17 

Light, Heat and Power 18 

Security Contractors and Services 85 


________ 

325 

________



59 



8 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES Period ended 

9-Dec-99 

IR£’000s 

Staff 164 

Directors Remuneration 65 

Stationery and Printing 34 

Postage and Telephone 34 

Staff Recruitment and Selection 108 

General Advertising 105 

Insurance 12 

Governing Body Expenses 2 

Hospitality and Catering 6 

Legal and Professional Fees 4 

Course Development and Validation 39 

Consultancy Services and Contractors 69 

Staff Training and Development 7 

Travel and Subsistence 26 


________ 

692 

________ 

11 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Furniture 

Total Land and Fixtures and Construction 

Buildings Equipment in Progress 

IR£’000s IR£’000s IR£’000s IR£’000s 

Cost or Valuation 11 December 1998 10 10 

Additions 7796 4804 1329 1663 

__________________________________________________________________ 

7806 4804 1339 1663 

__________________________________________________________________ 

Depreciation at 9 December 1999 560 233 327 

__________________________________________________________________ 

560 233 327 

____________________________________________________________ 

Book Value 11 December 1998 

__________________________________________________________________ 

10 10 

Book Value 9 December 1999 7246 4571 1012 1663 

__________________________________________________________________ 

12 DEBTORS Period ended 

9-Dec-99 

IR£’000s 

Prepayments and Accrued Income 

Other Debtors 291 

________ 

9 SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE 

Staff Costs 673 

Materials and Services 986 

Depreciation 560 

________ 

13 CREDITORS 

291 

________ 

10 TAXATION 

The Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown Limited is exempt from Corporation Tax 

2219 

________ 

AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 

Capitation Account 38 

Trade Creditors and Accruals 285 

Research and Development 5 

PAYE 33 

________ 

361 

________



61 


Period Ended 

14 CAPITAL ACCOUNT 9-Dec-99 

IR£’000s 

Balance transferred from Department of 

Education and Science 10 December 1998 10 

CAPITAL GRANTS RECEIVABLE 

State Capital Grants 7668 

Allocated from State Recurrent Grant 228 

________ 

7906 

________ 

RELEASE TO INCOME 

Amortisation in line with Asset Depreciation 560 

Capital Grants Released to Income 100 

________ 

Balance 9 December 1999 7246 

________ 


17 AMOUNTS IN CASH FLOW STATEMENTS 

Amounts included in Cash flow Statement are reconciled as follows: 

(a) NET CASH INFLOW(OUTFLOW) FROM OPERATIONS 

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 33 

(Increase) in Debtors (291) 

Increase in Creditors 361 

________ 

103 

________ 

(b) INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash at bank and in Hand 

Opening Balance 0 

Closing Balance 103 

________ 

103 

________ 

15 CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 

The Institute has agreed to purchase its site from Fingal County Council. IRL£3.5m is outstanding in 

respect of this purchase pending finalisation of title transfer. Other estimated capital commitments 

of IR£179,000 existed at 9 December 1999 

Period Ended 

16 ESF STUDENT MAINTENANCE GRANTS 9-Dec-99 

IR£’000s 

Receipts from the Department of Education and Science 14 

Payments to Students (16) 

________ 

(c) NET CASH INFLOW(OUTFLOW) FROM STUDENT MAINTANANCE GRANTS 

Cash received from Department of Education and Science 14 

Cash Payments to Students (10) 

________ 

18 EMPLOYEES 

The average number of employees (whole-time equivalents) during the year was 74. 

4 

________ 

Balance 9 December 1999 (2) 

________ 

19 APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

The financial statements were approved by the Governing Body on the 24th October 2001.



63 


1999-2002 

Financial Statements for period 


to 31 August 2000 

2000 

Contents 

Page 

Statement of Institute Responsibilities 64 











Volume Two 




to 31 August 2000



65 

STATEMENT OF INSTITUTE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Section 16 of the Regional Technical Colleges Act, 1992 requires the Institute to prepare financial statements in such form as 

may be approved by the Minister for Education and Science with the concurrence of the Minister for Finance and to submit 

them for audit to the Comptroller and Auditor General. In preparing these financial statements the Institute is required to: 



• Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis, unless that basis is inappropriate, 


The Institute is responsible for keeping proper books of account which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the 

financial position of the Institute and which enable it to ensure that the financial statements comply with Section 16 of the Act. 

The institute is also responsible for safeguarding its assets and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of 

fraud and other irregularities. 

Signed by: 

REPORT OF COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL 

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BLANCHARDSTOWN 


I have audited the financial statements on pages 66 to 76. 

Responsibilities of the Institute and of the Comptroller and Auditor General. 

The accounting responsibilities of the Institute are set out in the Statement of Institute Responsibilities on page 

64. It is my responsibility under Section 16 of the Regional Technical Colleges Act 1992 to audit the financial 

statements presented to me by the Institute and to report on them. As the result of my audit I form an 

independent opinion on the financial statements. 

Basis of Opinion 

Director 

____________________________________ 

In the exercise of my function as Comptroller and Auditor General, I plan and perform my audit in a way which 

takes account of the special considerations in relation to management and operations which attach to bodies in 

receipt of substantial funding from the State. 

Chairman 

____________________________________ 

An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial 

statements. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made in the preparation 

of the financial statements and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate, consistently applied and 

adequately disclosed. 

My audit was conducted in accordance with auditing standards which embrace the standards issued by the 

Auditing Practices Board and in order to provide sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the 

financial statements are free from material misstatement whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. I 

obtained all the information and explanations that I required to enable me to fulfil my function as Comptroller and 

Auditor General and, in forming my opinion, I also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of 

information in the financial statements. 

Opinion 

In my opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the Institute and the financial statements, which are in 

agreement with them, give a true and fair view of the state of the Institute's affairs at 31 August 2000 and of its 

income and expenditure and cash flow for the period then ended. 

________________________ 

John Purcell 

Comptroller and Auditor General 

26 September 2002



67 


The Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown was established under the Regional Technical Colleges (Amendment) Act 1999 on 

10 December 1999. All assets and liabilities held by an interim holding company Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Ltd, 

which was established to manage and administer the Institute affairs pending its enactment, were transferred to the Institute 

on 10 December 1999 under Section 6 of the Act. 

ACCOUNTING PERIOD 

These financial statements cover the period 10 December 1999 to 31 August 2000 





The unit of currency in which the accounts are denominated is the IR£ with Euro equivalents disclosed for memorandum 

purposes only. 

STATE GRANTS 



relevant period. 

State grants for capital expenditure (including grants for recurrent purposes utilised for purchase of equipment and minor 

works) are capitalised and credited to income over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. 

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION 


historical cost. Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets, excluding land, on a straight line basis so as to write off their 

historical costs over their useful lives. 

The estimated useful lives assigned to tangible fixed assets are as follows: 

Years 

Buildings 50 


Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings 5 

Computers and Electronic Equipment 4 

Educational and Administrative equipment 4 


Project Life 

PENSIONS 



from employees are retained by the Institute. The Institute does not make contributions towards the scheme and has no 

obligations in respect of entitlements. 



RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS 

Research Grants and Contract funds are included in the income of the period in which the related expenditure is incurred. 



STOCKS 

Expenditure on books and consumable stocks is charged to the Income and Expenditure Account as incurred.



69 


Income and Expenditure Account for period 10 December 1999 to 31 August 2000 

Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2000 

2000 2000 

INCOME NOTE IR£’000s €,000 

State Grant 1 1840 2336 

Release from Capital Account 14 481 611 

Tuition Fees 2 106 134 

Research,Consultancy and Development 3 49 62 

Other Income 4 69 88 

____________________________ 

2545 3231 

____________________________ 

EXPENDITURE 

Academic Departments 5 694 881 

Academic Support Services 6 423 537 

Premises and Facilities 7 204 259 

Central Administration and Services 8 555 705 

Research, Consultancy & Development 3 49 62 

Depreciation 11 481 611 

____________________________ 

2406 3055 

____________________________ 

OPERATING SURPLUS 139 176 

2000 2000 

FIXED ASSETS NOTE IR£’000s €,000 

Tangible Assets 11 8650 10983 

____________________________ 

8650 10983 

____________________________ 


Debtors and Prepayments 12 489 620 

Cash at Bank and in Hand 36 46 

____________________________ 

525 666 

____________________________ 


Creditors - Amounts falling due within one year 13 353 448 

____________________________ 

NET CURRENT ASSETS 172 218 

____________________________ 

____________________________ 

NET ASSETS 8822 11201 

____________________________ 

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS AT THE START OF THE PERIOD 33 42 

____________________________ 

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 172 218 

____________________________ 

All gains and losses are recognised in the Income and Expenditure Account 




RESERVES 

Capital Account 14 8650 10983 

Income and Expenditure Account 172 218 

____________________________ 

8822 11201 

____________________________ 

Signed on behalf of Governing Body 



Director 

____________________________________ 


Chairman 

____________________________________ 

Director 

____________________________________ 

Chairman 

____________________________________



71 

Cash Flow Statement for period 10 December 1999 to 31 August 2000 



2000 2000 

NOTE IR£’000s €,000 

Allocated for 

Allocated for 

Capital 

Recurrent 

Expenditure Expenditure Total Total 

State Grants for Recurrent Expenditure 1672 2123 

Superannuation Contributions 52 66 

Tuition Fees 118 150 

Research and Consultancy Contracts 32 41 



____________________________ 

1918 2436 

CASH PAYMENTS 

Cash Payments to and on behalf of Employees 1126 1430 

Cash Payments to Suppliers 851 1081 

Other Cash Payments 3 4 

____________________________ 

NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM OPERATIONS (62) (79) 

____________________________ 


Grants Received - State Capital Grants 1980 2515 

Allocation from State Recurrent Grant 

Proceeds from sale of Capital items 

Payments to Acquire Tangible Fixed Assets 1973 2505 

____________________________ 

NET CASH INFLOW FROM CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 7 10 

____________________________ 

Net Cash (Outflow) before student grants (55) (69) 

Net Cash (Outflow) from Student Grants 17(c) (12) (16) 

____________________________ 

(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 17(b) (67) (85) 

____________________________ 

The Statement of Accounting Policies and notes 1 to19 form part of the financial statements. 


Director 

Chairman 

____________________________________ 

____________________________________ 

1 STATE GRANT IR£’000s IR£’000s IR£’000s €,000 

State Grant for Recurrent Expenditure 1740 1740 2209 

State Grant for Capital Expenditure 1885 100 1985 2521 

______________________________________________________________________ 

1885 1840 3725 4730 

______________________________________________________________________ 

The total of certain Diploma and Certificate courses is subvented by the European Social Fund (ESF) 

at National level. The subvention rate in the last completed claim which was for the year ended 

31 December 1999 was at the rate of 34% of eligible expenditure. State grants for recurrent expenditure 

therefore are partly funded from this EU assistance. 

2 TUITION FEES Period ended Period ended 

31-Aug-00 

31-Aug-00 

IR£’000s €,000 

Full-time students (239 students) 71 90 

Part-time students (135 students) 35 44 

____________________________ 

106 134 

____________________________ 

The Department of Education and Science paid tuition fees in the period of 

IRL£71,000 for certain certificate courses, the total costs of which are part funded by the ESF. 

3 RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY and DEVELOPMENT 

INCOME 

Research Grants and Contracts 49 62 

____________________________ 

49 62 

____________________________ 

EXPENDITURE 

Staff costs 49 62 

Consumables 


____________________________ 

NET OUTCOME 0 0 

____________________________



73 


4 OTHER INCOME Period ended Period ended 

31-Aug-00 

31-Aug-00 

IR£’000s €,000 

Superannuation Deductions Retained 53 67 

Capitation Fees 

Sundry Income 16 21 

____________________________ 

69 88 

____________________________ 

Capitation fees received in September 1999 were recognised in the accounts of the Limited Company. 


Staff: Teaching 569 722 

Administrative, Executive and Secretarial 22 28 

____________________________ 

591 750 

____________________________ 

Materials and Other Consumables 83 105 

Other Expenses 20 26 

____________________________ 

694 881 

____________________________ 



Staff 277 351 

Books and Periodicals 77 98 

Materials and Other Consumables 6 7 

Computer and Equipment Service Contracts 21 27 

Computer Software 29 37 

Consultancy Services 


____________________________ 

423 537 

____________________________ 


7 PREMISES and FACILITIES Period ended Period ended 

31-Aug-00 

31-Aug-00 

IR£’000s €,000 

Staff 49 62 

Minor Capital Works and Equipment 26 33 

Maintenance Materials and Supplies 4 5 

Cleaning Contract and Materials 23 29 

Light, Heat and Power 25 32 

Security Contractors and Services 76 97 


____________________________ 

204 259 

____________________________ 

8 CENTRAL ADDMINISTRATION AND SERVICES 

Staff 197 250 

Stationery and Printing 41 52 

Postage and Telephone 26 33 

Staff Recruitment and Selection 108 137 

General Advertising 35 45 

Insurance 12 15 

Governing Body Expenses 2 3 

Hospitality and Catering 16 20 

Legal and Professional Fees 22 28 

Course Development and Validation 11 14 

Consultancy Services and Contractors 31 39 

Staff Training and Development 18 23 

Travel and Subsistence 17 22 


Audit Fees 11 14 

____________________________ 

555 705 

____________________________ 


Staff Costs 1113 1413 

Materials and Services 812 1031 

Depreciation 481 611 

____________________________ 

2406 3055 

____________________________ 

10 TAXATION 

The Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown is exempt from Corporation Tax.



75 



11 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Furniture 

Land and Fixtures and Construction 

Buildings Equipment in Progress Total Total 

IR£’000s IR£’000s IR£’000s IR£’000s €,000 

Cost 9 December 1999 4804 1339 1663 7806 9911 

Additions 1185 145 555 1885 2394 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

5989 1484 2218 9691 12305 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

Depreciation 

9 December 1999 233 327 560 711 

Charge for the year 240 241 481 611 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

473 568 1041 1322 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

Book Value 9 December 1999 4571 1012 1663 7246 9200 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

Book Value 31 August 2000 5516 916 2218 8650 10983 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

12 DEBTORS Period ended Period ended 

31-Aug-00 

31-Aug-00 

IR£’000s €,000 

Prepayments and Accrued Income 467 592 

Other Debtors 22 28 

____________________________ 

489 620 

____________________________ 

13 CREDITORS 

AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 

14 CAPTITAL ACCOUNT Period ended Period ended 

31-Aug-00 

31-Aug-00 

IR£’000s €,000 

Balance at 9 December 1999 7246 9200 

CAPITAL GRANTS RECEIVABLE 

State Capital Grants 1885 2394 

Allocated from State Recurrent Grant 

____________________________ 

9131 11594 

____________________________ 

RELEASE TO INCOME 

Amortisation in line with Asset Depreciation (481) (611) 

____________________________ 

Balance 31 August 2000 8650 10983 

____________________________ 


The Institute has agreed to purchase its site from Fingal County Council. IRL £3.5m is outstanding in 

respect of this purchase pending finalisation of title transfer. Other estimated capital commitments 

of IR£56,000 existed at 31 August 2000. 

16 ESF STUDENT MAINTENANCE GRANTS Period ended Period ended 

31-Aug-00 

31-Aug-00 

IR£’000s €,000 

Opening Balance 9 December 1999 (2) (3) 

Receipts from the Department of Education and Science 41 52 

Payments to Students (43) (54) 

____________________________ 

Balance 31 August 2000 (4) (5) 

____________________________ 

Capitation Fees Payable 56 71 

Research and Development 20 26 

Trade Creditors and Accruals 277 351 

____________________________ 

353 448 

____________________________



77 


17 AMOUNTS IN CASH FLOW STATEMENTS Period ended Period ended 

31-Aug-00 

31-Aug-00 

IR£’000s €,000 

Amounts included in Cash flow Statement are reconciled as follows: 


Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 139 176 

(Increase) in Debtors (198) (251) 

(Decrease) in Creditors (8) (10) 

____________________________ 

(67) (85) 

____________________________ 

(b) INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 


Opening Balance 103 131 

Closing Balance 36 46 

____________________________ 

(67) (85) 

____________________________ 

(c) NET CASH INFLOW(OUTFLOW) FROM STUDENT MAINTANANCE GRANTS 

Cash received form Department of Education and Science 38 48 

Cash Payments to Students (50) (64) 

____________________________ 

(12) (16) 

____________________________ 

18 EMPLOYEES 

The average number of employees (whole-time equivalents) during the period was 80. 


The financial statements were approved by the Governing Body on the 24th October 2001.



79 


1999-2002 


for Year 1 September 2000 

to 31 August 2001 

Contents 

2001 

Page 

Statement of Institute Responsibilities 80 











Volume Two 



1 September 2000 

to 31 August 2001



81 

STATEMENT OF INSTITUTE POLICIES 

Section 16 of the Regional Technical Colleges Act, 1992 requires the Institute to Prepare financial statements in such form as 

may be approved by the Minister for Education and Science with the concurrence of the Minister for Finance and to submit 

them for audit to the Comptroller and Auditor General. In preparing these financial statements the Institute is required to : 



• Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis, unless that basis is inappropriate, 


The Institute is responsible for keeping proper books of account which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the 

financial position of the Institute and which enable it to ensure that the financial statements comply with Section 16 of the Act. 

The institute is also responsible for safeguarding its assets and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of 

fraud and other irregularities. 

Signed by: 




FOR PRESENTATION TO THE HOUSES OF THE OIREACHTAS 

I have audited the financial statements on pages 82 to 92 under Section 16 of the Regional Technical 

Colleges Act 1992. 

Respective Responsibilities of the Institute and the Comptroller and Auditor General 

The accounting responsibilities of the Institute are set out in the Statement of Institute Responsibilities on 

page 80. It is my responsibility, based on my audit, to form an independent opinion on the financial statements 

presented to me by the Institute and to report on them. 

Director 

____________________________________ 

Basis of Audit Opinion 

Chairman 

____________________________________ 

In the exercise of my function as Comptroller and Auditor General, I conducted my audit of the financial 

statements in accordance with auditing standards issued by the Auditing Practices Board and by reference to 

the special considerations in relation to management and operations which attach to bodies in receipt of 

substantial funding from the State. 

An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the 

financial statements. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made in the 

preparation of the financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the 

Institute's circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed. 

I planned and performed my audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations that I considered 

necessary to provide me with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements 

are free from material misstatement whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming my 

opinion I also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements. 

Opinion 

In my opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the Institute and the financial statements, which are 

in agreement with them, give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Institute at 31 August 2001 and of 

its income and expenditure and cash flow for the year then ended. 

____________________ 

Gerard Smyth 

for and on behalf of the Comptroller and Auditor General 

21 March 2003



83 


The Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown was established under the Regional Technical Colleges (Amendment) Act 1999 on 

10 December 1999. All assets and liabilities held by an interim holding company Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Ltd, 

which was established to manage and administer the Institute affairs pending its enactment, were transferred to the Institute 

on 10 December 1999 under Section 6 of the Act. 

ACCOUNTING PERIODS 

These financial statements cover the period 1 September 2000 to 31 August 2001 

The corresponding figures are for the period 10 December 1999 to 31 August 2000. 





The unit of currency in which the accounts are denominated is the IR£ with Euro equivalents disclosed for memorandum 

purposes only. 

STATE GRANTS 



relevant period. 

State grants for capital expenditure (including grants for recurrent purposes utilised for purchase of equipment and minor 

works) are capitalised and credited to income over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. 

DEPRECIATION 

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets, excluding land, on a straight line basis so as to write off their historical costs 

over their useful lives.The estimated useful lives assigned to tangible fixed assets as follows: 

Years 

Buildings 50 


Furniture, Fixtures & Fittings 5 

Computers & Electronic Equipment 4 

Educational & Administrative equipment 4 


Project Life 

PENSIONS 



from employees are retained by the Institute. The Institute does not make contributions towards the scheme and has no 

obligations in respectof entitlements. 



RESEARCH GRANTS & CONTRACTS 

Research Grants and Contract funds are included in the income of the period in which the related expenditure is incurred. 



STOCKS 

Expenditure on books and consumable stocks is charged to the Income and Expenditure Account as incurred. 

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS 


historical cost. 

COST OR VALUATION 

Tangible fixed assets in existence on 10 December, 1999 (date of establishment) are stated at cost less accumulated 

depreciation. Subsequent additions are stated at cost.



85 

Income and Expenditure Account for year ended 31 August 2001 

Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2001 

Period 

Period 

ending 

ending 

31-Aug 

31-Aug 

2001 2000 2001 2000 

€’000 €’000 INCOME NOTE IR£’000s IR£’000s 

4173 2336 State Grant 1 3287 1840 

1108 611 Release from Capital Account 14 873 481 

729 134 Tuition Fees 2 574 106 

54 62 Research, Consultancy and Development 3 43 49 

350 88 Other Income 4 276 69 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

6414 3231 5053 2545 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

EXPENDITURE 

1998 881 Academic Departments 5 1574 694 

1074 537 Academic Support Services 6 845 423 

491 259 Premises and Facilities 7 387 204 

1385 705 Central Administration and Services 8 1091 555 

54 62 Research, Consultancy and Development 3 43 49 

1108 611 Depreciation 11 873 481 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

6110 3055 4813 2406 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

Period 

Period 

ending 

ending 

31-Aug 

31-Aug 

2001 2000 2001 2000 

€’000 €’000 NOTE IR£’000s IR£’000s 

FIXED ASSETS 

20928 10983 Tangible Assets 11 16482 8650 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

20928 10983 16482 8650 

______________________ 

____________________________ 


570 620 Debtors and Prepayments 12 449 489 

353 46 Cash at Bank and in Hand 278 36 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

923 666 727 525 

______________________ 

____________________________ 


401 448 Creditors - Amounts falling due within one year 13 315 353 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

522 218 NET CURRENT ASSETS / (LIABILITIES) 412 172 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

21450 11201 NET ASSETS 16894 8822 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

304 176 OPERATING SURPLUS 240 139 

218 42 ACCUMULATED SURPLUS AT 1 SEPTEMBER 2000 172 33 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

522 218 ACCUMULATED SURPLUS AT 31 AUGUST 2001 412 172 

______________________ 

____________________________ 


RESERVES 

20928 10983 Capital Account 14 16482 8650 

522 218 Income and Expenditure Account 412 172 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

21450 11201 16894 8822 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

The Statement of Accounting Policies and Notes 1 to 19, form part of the financial statements. 

Signed on behalf of the Governing Body: 

The Statement of Accounting Policies and Notes 1 to 19, form part of the financial statements. 


Director 

____________________________________ 

Director 

____________________________________ 

Chairman 

____________________________________ 

Chairman 

____________________________________



87 

Cash Flow Statement for year ended 31 August 2001 

Period 

Period 

ending 

ending 

31-Aug 

31-Aug 

2001 2000 2001 2000 

€’000 €’000 NOTE IR£’000s IR£’000s 


4245 2123 State Grants for Recurrent Expenditure 3343 1672 

147 66 Superannuation Contributions 115 52 

853 150 Tuition Fees 672 118 

54 41 Research and Consultancy Contracts 43 32 


139 56 

______________________ 


____________________________ 

5438 2436 4282 1918 

CASH PAYMENTS 

3424 1430 Cash Payments to and on behalf of Employees 2697 1126 

1656 1081 Cash Payments to Suppliers 1304 851 

90 4 

______________________ 

Other cash Payments 71 3 

____________________________ 

268 (79) 

______________________ 

NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATIONS 210 (62) 

____________________________ 


10649 2515 Grants Received - State Capital Grants 8387 1980 

521 Allocation from State Recurrent Grant 411 

Proceeds from sale of Capital items 

11127 2505 

______________________ 

Payments to Acquire Tangible Fixed Assets 8763 1973 

____________________________ 

43 10 

______________________ 

Net Cash Inflow/(Outflow) from Capital Expenditure 35 7 

____________________________ 

311 (69) Net Cash Inflow/(Outflow) before student grants 245 (55) 

(4) (16) Net Cash Outflow from Student Grants 17(c) (3) (12) 

307 (85) Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 17(a) 242 (67) 

______________________ 

____________________________ 


Director 

____________________________________ 


Year ended Period ended Allocated Allocated Year ended 

31 August 31 August for Capital for Recurrent 31 August 2001 

2001 Total 2000 Total Expenditure Expenditure Total 

€’000 €’000 1 STATE GRANT IR£’000s IR£’000s IR£ 

4622 2209 State Grant for Recurrent Expenditure 411 3229 3640 

10531 2521 State Grant for Capital Expenditure 8236 58 8294 

______________________ 

_______________________________________ 

15154 4730 8647 3287 11934 

______________________ 

_______________________________________ 

Year ended Period ended Year ended Period ended 

31 August 01 31 August 00 31 August 2001 31 August 00 

€’000 €’000 2 TUITION FEES IR£’000s IR£’000s 

415 90 Full-time students 463 students (239 students) 327 71 

314 44 Part-time students 318 students (135 students) 247 35 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

729 134 574 106 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

The Department of Education and Science paid tuition fees in the period of £324,550 for certain certificate courses, the total 

costs of which are part funded by the ESF. 

3 RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY and DEVELOPMENT 

INCOME 

54 62 Research Grants and Contracts 43 49 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

54 62 43 49 

______________________ 

____________________________ 

EXPENDITURE 

54 62 Staff costs 43 49 

Consumables 


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NIL NIL NET OUTCOME NIL NIL 

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Chairman 

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€’000 €’000 4 OTHER INCOME IR£’000s IR£’000s 

148 67 Superannuation Deductions Retained 116 53 

187 Capitation Fees 147 

16 21 Sundry Income 13 16 

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350 88 276 69 

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1705 722 Staff: Teaching 1343 569 

73 28 Administrative, Executive and Secretarial 57 22 

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1778 750 1400 591 

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132 105 Materials and Other Consumables 104 83 

88 26 Other Expenses 70 20 

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1998 881 1574 694 

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650 351 Staff 512 277 

74 98 Books and Periodicals 58 77 

31 7 Materials and Other Consumables 24 6 

48 27 Computer and Equipment Service Contracts 38 21 

86 37 Computer Software 67 29 

Consultancy Services 

185 17 

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1074 537 845 423 

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€’000 €’000 7 PREMISES and FACILITIES IR£’000s IR£’000s 

118 62 Staff 93 49 

131 33 Minor Capital Works and Equipment 103 26 

4 5 Maintenance Materials and Supplies 3 4 

67 29 Cleaning Contract and Materials 53 23 

62 32 Light, Heat and Power 49 25 

100 97 Security Contractors and Services 79 76 

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491 259 387 204 

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8 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES 

629 250 Staff 495 197 

60 52 Stationery and Printing 47 41 

40 33 Postage and Telephone 31 26 

123 137 Staff Recruitment and Selection 97 108 

82 45 General Advertising 65 35 

29 15 Insurance 23 12 

1 3 Governing Body Expenses 1 2 

113 20 Hospitality and Catering 89 16 

5 28 Legal and Professional Fees 4 22 

28 14 Course Development and Validation 22 11 

36 39 Consultancy Services and Contractors 28 31 

57 23 Staff Training and Development 45 18 

32 22 Travel and Subsistence 25 17 

133 10 Other Expenses 105 8 

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Audit Fees 14 11 

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1385 705 1091 555 

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3175 1413 Staff Costs 2501 1113 

1773 1031 Materials and Services 1397 812 

1108 611 Depreciation 873 481 

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6056 3055 4771 2406 

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10 TAXATION The Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown is exempt from Corporation Tax



91 


Furniture 

Year endedPeriod ended Land and Fixtures and Construction 

31 August 01 31 Aug 00 Buildings Equipment in Progress Total 

€’000 €’000 11 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS IR£’000s IR£’000s IR£’000s IR£’000s 

Cost or Valuation 

12305 9911 31 August 2000 5989 1484 2218 9691 

11053 2394 Additions 2790 695 5220 8705 

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23358 12305 8779 2179 7438 18396 

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Year ended Period ended 13 CREDITORS Year ended Period ended 

31 August 01 31 August 00 AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31 August 2001 31 August 00 

€’000 €’000 €’000 €’000 

45 71 Capitation Fees 35 56 

11 26 Research and Development 9 20 

115 Deferred Capital Grant 91 

35 Trade Creditors 27 

195 351 Accruals 153 277 

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401 448 315 353 

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Depreciation 

1322 711 31 August 2000 473 568 1041 

1108 611 Charge for the year 342 531 873 

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2430 1322 815 1099 1914 

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Book Value 

10983 9200 31 August 2000 5516 916 2218 8650 

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Book Value 

20928 10983 31 August 2001 7964 1080 7438 16482 

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€’000 €’000 12 DEBTORS IR£’000s IR£’000s 

523 592 State Recurrent Grant 412 467 

3 5 ESF Maintenance Grant 2 4 

3 Prepayments and Accrued Income 2 

41 23 Other Debtors 33 18 

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570 620 449 489 

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€’000 €’000 14 CAPITAL ACCOUNT IR£’000s IR£’000s 

10983 9200 Balance at 31 August 2000 8650 7246 

Capital Grants Receivable 

10531 2394 State Capital Grants 8294 1885 

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522 522 ____________________________ 

411 

11053 11594 Allocated from State Recurrent Grant 8705 1885 

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Release to Income 

1108 611 Amortisation in line with Asset Depreciation 873 481 

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20928 10983 Balance 31 August 2001 16482 8650 

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The Institute has agreed to purchase its site from Fingal County Council. IR£4.3m is 

outstanding in respect of this purchase pending finalisation of title transfer. Other estimated 

capital commitments of IR£24m existed at 31 August 2001 

16 ESF STUDENT MAINTENANCE GRANTS IR£’000s IR£’000s 

(5) (3) Opening Balance 1 September 2000 (4) (2) 

167 52 Receipts from the Department of Education and Science 132 41 

(165) (54) Payments to Students (130) (43) 

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(3) (5) Balance 31 August 2001 (2) (4) 

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17 AMOUNTS IN CASH FLOW STATEMENTS 

Amounts included in Cash flow Statement 

are reconciled as follows: 


305 176 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 240 139 

50 (251) (Increase)/Decrease in Debtors 40 (198) 

(48) (10) (Decrease)/Increase in Creditors (38) (8) 

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307 (85) 242 (67) 

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(b) INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH 

AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 


46 131 Opening Balance 36 103 

353 46 Closing Balance 278 36 

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307 (85) 242 (67) 

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(c) NET CASH INFLOW(OUTFLOW) 

FROM STUDENT MAINTENANCE GRANTS 

163 48 Cash received from Department of Education and Science 129 38 

167 64 Cash Payments to Students 132 50 

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(4) (16) (3) (12) 

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18 EMPLOYEES 

The average number of employees (whole-time equivalents) during the period was ….113 


The financial statements were approved by the Governing Body on the 12th March 2003.

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