Join the IPI
Benefits of Membership
Becoming a member of the IPI brings many benefits to qualified planners in Ireland. The IPI regularly communicates the views of the profession on current planning issues both nationally through the media, with Government and internationally through its membership of the European Council of Spatial Planners. It provides opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), updating and discussion on key issues at seminars held across the country and at the annual National Planning Conference; as well as a number of social events both nationally and at branch level. The Institute maintains and enforces a code of professional conduct amongst its members and plays a role in recognising or accrediting planning education available in Ireland. The Institute also provides information updates, and gives a voice to the members though various public statements and publications on important issues or policy documents. Corporate members of the Institute are entitled to use the initials MIPI and Fellows of the Institute are entitled to use the initials FIPI.
Membership Committee
All applications are sent to the membership committee for consideration and recommendation to Council. The final decision regarding membership lies with the Council. The committee, chaired by the membership secretary meets 4 to 5 times a year. Details of the membership committee meetings for the Council year 2010-2011 can be had from the IPI Administrator. Next Meeting due to take place 2nd September, 2010. Applications to be submitted by 23rd August.
Membership Categories & How to Join
This section provides details of the membership requirements depending on the category of membership and is intended as a guideline to those who are interested in joining the Irish Planning Institute. The legal interpretation is outlined in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the IPI as updated subsequent to the AGM in May 2007.
Click on the following links for information and application forms:
(Please note while applications are available on line they should be posted to the Institute because of the requirement for certificates, signatures etc.)