Fingal County Council awarded CPD accreditation for another three years

Fingal County Council has been re-certified as an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer for the maximum duration of three years. The award recognises Fingal’s ongoing commitment to continuous professional development systems and practices for its staff.

The Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer Standard is a strategic framework which enables engineers and engineering employers raise competency levels and deliver tangible business benefits by investing in engineers through continuing professional development. 

Welcoming the re-certification Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly said: “We are very proud to have been recognised as a CPD Accredited Employer for a further three years, the maximum duration that can be awarded. Fingal County Council is a vibrant and dynamic place to work, and we are committed to ensuring our employees have the tools they need to succeed. I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all involved”. 

Fingal County Council has over 70 engineers who work in a wide variety of services across the county. This includes staff operating in the areas of housing, transport, active travel, public infrastructure, water, and environment. Examples of major projects being carried out include Culture House, Swords, and the new Ongar to Barnhill Road.

Senior Engineer and chair of the CPD Committee at Fingal County Council, Colin Gallagher said: “The Fingal County Council CPD Committee provides clear and strong leadership promoting an inclusive CPD culture for the benefit and development of all our Engineers.  The Committee has worked tirelessly to assist with the continuous skills development of Fingal’s Engineers, providing an excellent active and dynamic resource for innovatively improving the Engineering roles and areas of expertise that are managed and performed so well here in Fingal. The emphasis on Continuing Professional Development of Engineers ensures that the Council is future-proofed to cope with any challenging obstacles that may arise in the future”.

Aidan O'Flaherty, CPD Associate Director, at Engineers Ireland added: "Fingal County Council has been reaccredited to Engineers Ireland CPD Employer Standard for the maximum 3-year period in recognition of standards of excellence in CPD and deployment of CPD as a strategic enabler to achieve continued digital transformation, an ambitious Climate Action Plan and an emphasis on future skills development and innovative approaches to learning. Fingal County Council CPD Committee have demonstrated a strong culture of CPD, consistent progress and a clear leadership commitment to professional development, ensuring the Council is well placed to meet future challenges and opportunities in the years ahead." 

Candidates interested in learning more about our engineering opportunities can visit https://www.fingal.ie/jobs

For more information on the Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Standard, visit: http://www.engineersireland.ie/cpd-training/cpd-accredited-employer-scheme.aspx