The ITIA was set up in 1986 and is the only professional association in Ireland representing the interests of practising translators and interpreters.
The ITIA helps to raise standards in the profession
- Tests translators/interpreters who wish to become professional members
- Tests Professional members who wish to acquire “ITIA Certified Legal Translator” status
- Runs continuing professional development (CPD) workshops and seminars
- Requires members to adhere to a strict Code of Practice and Professional Ethics / Code of Ethics for Community Interpreters
The ITIA advises on sourcing qualified translators and interpreters
- Provides guidelines on what to look for when selecting a professional translator or interpreter
- Maintains an online register of members with details of their language pairs and areas of specialisation
- Advises government bodies, companies, NGOs, the media and other professional bodies on translation and interpreting services
The ITIA raises awareness about the profession
- Publishes the Translation Ireland journal
- Publishes a quarterly ezine, the ITIA Bulletin
- Makes submissions to public bodies
- Provides speakers at events relating to translation/interpreting
The ITIA provides benefits to members
- Career advice for budding translators and interpreters
- Networking opportunities in Ireland and abroad
- Access to CPD events at sister associations abroad at member rates
- Information on translation and interpreting jobs in Ireland and worldwide
- Arbitration in instances of disputes on matters of translation and interpreting
The ITIA represents its members internationally
- At the International Federation of Translators (FIT)
- Chairing of the board of FIT Europe, the regional centre of FIT
- At the European Council of Literary Translators’ Associations (CEATL)
- At the European Legal Interpreters and Translators Association (EULITA)