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Schneider Electric Ireland sponsored a key category in this year’s Innovation through Technology Awards at the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin on April 18th. The Awards which were presented by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel Dempsey, TD, seek to recognise excellence and creativity in technology initiatives in the public sector. Inside Government magazine run the annual awards in association with eircom. Winners across eight award categories in the public sector were recognised for their innovation and dedication.
The awards showcase the quality and variety of some of the very best Technology innovation projects undertaken within the last 12 months in Ireland. Commenting on the Awards, Jim Rice, Managing Director, Schneider Electric Ireland said: “Schneider Electric is delighted to be involved with this year’s Innovation through Technology Awards. It is essential to recognise and reward projects and individuals in the public sector that use technology in a creative and exemplary way.”
The category sponsored by Schneider Electric Ireland was “Best project Within an Organisation” won by Mayo County Council for its Management Tools Application. Other categories included “Best Project Government to Government”, won by the Central Statistics office and “Innovator of the year”, awarded to Deirdre Sharrock of Meath County Council. A Special Award was also presented, titled ‘The Inside Government Dedication to Innovation Award’ which went to Tim Willoughby, Director of Local Government Computer Services Board.
Addressing the finalists present, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel Dempsey, TD, said: “I am delighted to present these awards to the outstanding individuals and organisations who have contributed to making technology relevant and useful in all sectors of
Irish industry and commerce. Using innovation and technology, they have given better access and tangible efficiency in service and costs to all of us that work in and use these organisations. I firmly believe that if State Agencies and Government Departments push technology to its limits, employees and clients will continue to benefit and will ultimately lead to us creating a Government that is more responsive to the needs of its citizens.”
The event was attended by over 200 representatives across the public sector, from Central Government Departments and local authorities to public service organisations in the welfare, enterprise, educational sectors etc.
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