December 2001 News items

CPD ACCREDITATION FOR TES

TES, in conjunction with its Irish parent company, Patrick J. Tobin & Co. Ltd., has successfully achieved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation with the Institution of Engineers of Ireland (IEI). A visiting panel from the IEI came to TES in October 2001. The panel had previously visited the offices of Patrick J. Tobin & Co. Ltd. in Galway in September. As a result, Patrick J. Tobin & Co. Ltd. incorporating TES were formally approved for CPD accreditation in December 2001.

CPD can be defined as "The systematic maintenance, enhancement and development of knowledge and skill, and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties throughout the practicing professional's career". TES is committed to the Continuing Professional Development of its' employees and sees the CPD programme as an essential part of the professional career of all its' employees.

TES AT THE IRISH RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT EXHIBITION.

The Irish Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition was held in the RDS, Dublin on the 28th and 29th of November 2001. TES had a stand at the exhibition and we were delighted with the number of visitors who came to talk to us over the two days. The exhibition was a great success with record numbers of visitors and exhibitors, illustrating the growing importance and interest in the waste management and recycling sector in Ireland. The picture below shows our stand being visitied by Mr Dan Wallace, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment.

Mr. Dan Wallace, Minister of State at the TES stand along with Ms. Maireda Hogan (TES) and Ms. Laura Scanlan (TES).