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Hosted by: School of
Applied Social Science
University College Dublin

BREAKING NEWS

Deadline for Registration: Closing date for Standard Registration is 31st March 2010, after which a late fee of €600 will apply.>>

This program is approved by the NASW.>>

Mary McAleese, president of Ireland, will formally open the conference.>>

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General Information

General Tips

Passport and Visa

Non - EU nationals may require visas. Information on exact requirements should be obtained from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Tourist Office. See also the Visa Information page.

Climate and Clothing

Ireland enjoys a temperate maritime climate. The weather in Dublin during the summer is usually pleasant (15 - 18 degrees). Light rainwear is recommended.

Currency and Banks

The currency is the EURO and banking times are 10.00-16.00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Banks are open until 17.00 on Thursday.

Shopping

Most shops and department stores are open from 9.00 to18.00 Monday to Saturday with late night shopping on Thursday to 21.00. Sunday opening is 12.00 to 18.00 for most but not all. Shops and Retail stores do not close for lunch. Major credit cards are widely accepted.

Tipping

It is common to add a 10% tip to a bill in restaurants, except where service is included.

Power

Electricity Sockets take 3 prong square-pin plugs. The electrical current in Ireland is 220 volts, 50 Hz.

Time

Ireland is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) which is one hour behind Central European Time (CET) and five hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time.

Transport

Competitive airfares are available from many International airlines. Information on airlines flying to Dublin can be found on the Dublin Airport website, www.dublinairport.ie

Transportation from Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport Aircoach provides a 24-hour luxury coach service between Dublin Airport and Dublin city. Two routes operate which serve Dublin's top hotels and places of business. This service is ideally suited to tourists, commuters and the general public looking for a high-quality, reliable, clean and efficient service. It services O'Connell Street, Grafton Street, Merrion Square, Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Simmonscourt Road, Leeson Street and St. Stephen's Green. Single Aircoach ticket costs Eu7.00 per person, payable on the coach. Return Aircoach ticket costs Eu12.00 per person, payable on the coach. Taxi Dublin airport is approx. 45 mins by taxi from the City Centre. Approximate price range for taxi trip is Eu20-30. See also our Travel Information page.

Language

English is the predominant language in Ireland and is spoken by all. The congress language is English.