Planning & Funding Our Transport Future Supporting Recovery, Planning Beyond Recession The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk Thursday 18 th April 2013 CIHT, Republic of Ireland Branch Annual Dinner, Conference and Student Awards In Conjunction with CIHT, NI

The conference will review the current state of transport infrastructure development in Ireland in the context of the current economic and planning environment. Papers presented by key people in the transport industry in Ireland will consider the future direction of transportation infrastructure and policy. This is an opportunity to consider and debate future economic strategies that may affect transport and consider how transport planning decisions taken now might assist in the economic recovery of Ireland. There will also be a panel discussion on the future of transport economics in the afternoon; the panel members will be from the worlds of finance, journalism, law, academia and transport. The purpose of the debate will be to create a debate in the panel and audience encouraging alternative and imaginative new ideas and broadening our thinking. This conference is a forum for the exchange of experiences and ideas among engineers, planners, academics, researchers, developers, regulatory agents and project managers. It will be preceded by a conference dinner and social evening on the 17 th to facilitate informal contacts between attendees. Attendance at the dinner is not dependent on attendance at the conference. The Crowne Plaza Hotel Green Park. Inner Relief Road, Dundalk GPS coordinates ; Tel: +353 (42) Easy bus and rail access from Dublin and Belfast. 1 Hour from both via M1. 2.8Km from Exit 16 Dundalk Wednesday 17 th April, Conference Dinner Thursday 18 th April,Conference Presentations Topics for Discussion Include: Venue: Transport links and co-operation, N2 / A5 and Carlingford Lough Transport opportunities in an island nation by land, air and sea. Delivery of future infrastructure, unlocking the potential Healthier lifestyles through transport planning Programme: Report a map error Objective of the Conference: Please contact the Conference Organizer for exhibition opportunities.

Dinner 19:00 to 24:00Conference Dinner 19:30Reception and Registration 20:30Conference Dinner in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundlak Session 1 09:15 to 13:15 Session 1 Session 2 14:30 to 17:00 Session 2 09:15 Arrival and Registration 09:45Welcome and Introduction Stephen Lambert, Chair, CIHT (RoI) 10:00Welcome to Louth, Joan Martin, Louth County Manager Andrew Murray, CEO, Dept. for Regional Development, Road Service 5 Min Overview of DRD Road Service Programme 2013 Chair morning session 10:15 N2 /A5 Development of the Northwest. Mr. Willie McCarter. International Fund for Ireland (IFI) 10:35N arrow Water Bridge, Linking Cooley and the Mournes Mark Kilcullen, ROD. 10:55Irish Manual For Streets (DMURS) Mr. Paul Hogan, South Dublin County Council 11:15 Coffee 11:30Belfast on the Move and Belfast Rapid Transit. Ciaran De Burca, Dept. Regional Development 11:55Transport, Planning and Health Lorraine Fitzsimons D'Arcy, Dublin City University 12:15Developing the Gateways, Port of Cork Denis Healy, Manager Engineering Services, Port of Cork 12:35Unlocking Planning Constraints Nigel O’Neill, Strategic Planning, NRA 12:55Unlocking Financial Constraints and Economic Opportunities Michele Connolly, Partner KPMG 13:15Lunch 14:30Welcome Back Tim Robinson, Chair, CIHT (NI) 14:45Student Awards and Presentations Valerie Fenton, Dublin Institute of Technology 15:00Panel Discussion Frank McDonald,Irish Times, Environment Editor will chair a panel discussion under the topics: Transport Economic Choices Opportunities for Public Transport Fuelling Transport, Carbon or Renewable? Development Needs Access Michele Connolly, KPMG Derry O'Leary, Strategic Planning Manager, Dublin Bus Nigel O'Neill, National Roads Authority. Sustainable energy, TBC Each speaker will give a short 2 to 3 minutes overview on their view of the most critical issues facing transport policy makers in the near and distant future. Followed by a discussion and question and answer session involving the panel and audience. 16:00Conference Close Stephen Lambert and Tim Robinson Followed by Coffee and Networking opportunity. 17:00Finish Please Note That The Topic/Speaker May Be Subject To Change ww.ciht.ie Please contact the Conference Organizer for exhibition opportunities.

CIHT REPUBLIC OF IRELAND BRANCH ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013 ‘Planning & Funding Our Transport Future’ Thursday 18 th April 2013, The Crowne Plaza, Dundalk, Co. Louth REGISTRATION FORM Delegate details please photocopy for multiple bookings Title: Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss (delete as appropriate) First Name: …………………………………………….…………… Surname: …………………….……………………...… Position: ………………………………………….……… Company: ………………………………………………………… Address: …………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………….……………. Post code: ……………….. Phone: ……………………………………………………………. Fax: ………………….…………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………...  Vegetarian meal  Special access needs Attending Dinner YES/NO The organisers have reserved a number of hotel rooms at the venue, on a first come, first served basis. Rates are € BB single occupancy and € BB Double occupancy. Breakfast included. Branch Dinner on 17 th April  I will be attending the Branch Dinner on Wednesday 17 th April 2013 € inc VAT) Delegate fees please tick appropriate box Conference fee (IHT members)  I enclose full payment of € inc VAT IHT Membership Number: ……………… Conference fee (Non-members) Student / Unemployed  I enclose full payment of € inc VAT I enclose full payment of € inc VAT Total payment€……………….. (please complete) Payment made by:  Cheque Please make cheques payable to “Institution of Highways &Transportation”.  Invoice Purchase Order No ……………………………………  BACS or Direct Lodgement to IHTAcct Name: Institute of Highways and Transportation Sort Acc Number All enquiries, bookings and payments to: Stephen Lambert, 3 Cornfield Lane, Newtowncunningham, Co.Donegal T: (0) E: CANCELLATIONS: If you cannot attend after booking a place you may send a substitute or confirm your cancellation in writing before 10 th April 2013 for a refund (less 10% administration charge). No refunds will be made for cancellations after that date. Cheque payments received after the date of the conference will be subject to an extra administration charge of €20. Please contact the Conference Organizer for exhibition opportunities. Registered Charity No