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Irish Patients Association
Unit 1, First Floor, 24 Church Road, Ballybrack, Co. Dublin
Tel: (01) 272 2555, 9.30am – 5.00pm Fax: (01) 272 2555
Out-of-hours emergency and media: 087 659 4183
Email: info@irishpatients.ie Web: www.irishpatients.ie
Represents patients, including those with physical, mental, acute or chronic
illness. Aims: to place the patients at the centre of health care; to improve
the quality and service they receive; to improve the cost effectiveness
and the availability of service; to protect the rights of present and future
patients. The Association learns from the experience of patients and carers,
assists them where possible, and works in partnership with the system to
ensure that these needs are met. It sits on many policy and advisory bodies,
and provides lectures and conferences. Often a first point of contact by
media, nationally and internationally.
Irish Peace Institute
University of Limerick, Plassey, Limerick
Tel: (061) 202 768 Fax: (061) 202 572
Email: matthew.cannon@ul.ie Web: www.irishpeaceinstitute.org
Its mission is to contribute to the process of peace-building through
programmes of education, research and outreach directed to the
development of mutual understanding and co-operation between the
people of Ireland, north and south.
Irish Peatland Conservation Council
Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare
Tel: (045) 860 133, 9.30am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (045) 860 481
Email: bogs@ipcc.ie Web: www.ipcc.ie
Aims to conserve a representative sample of the bogs of Ireland for future
generations to enjoy. Conservation projects include purchasing peatland
nature reserves, providing resources and training for teachers and education
groups, repairing damaged bogs, maintaining a database of peatland sites,
fostering a positive attitude towards bogs, and encouraging lifestyles in
harmony with the environment. Supported entirely by voluntary funding.
Publications: Educational packs; general interest and technical publications;
twice-yearly newsletters, Peatland News and Portach. For the full listing,
see the website.
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