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 Provides an examination for translators/interpreters who wish to become Professional membersProvides an examination for Professional members who wish to acquire “ITIA Certified Legal Translator” statusRuns continuing professional development (CPD) workshops, seminars and webinarsRequires 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 interpreterMaintains an online searchable Directory of Members with details of their language pairs, areas of specialisation and qualificationsAdvises government bodies, companies, NGOs, the media and other professional bodies on translation and interpreting services The ITIA raises awareness about the profession Publishes the award-winning Translation Ireland journalPublishes a quarterly ezine, the ITIA BulletinMakes submissions to public bodiesProvides speakers at events relating to translation/interpreting The ITIA provides benefits to members Career advice for budding translators and interpretersMentoring programmeNetworking opportunities in Ireland and abroadAccess to CPD events at FIT associations abroad at member ratesInformation on translation and interpreting jobs in Ireland and worldwideArbitration in instances of disputes on matters of translation and interpreting The ITIA represents its members internationally Vice President of the International Federation of Translators (FIT)At FIT Europe, the regional centre of FITAt the European Council of Literary Translators’ Associations (CEATL)At the European Legal Interpreters and Translators Association (EULITA)At Audiovisual Translators Europe (AVTE)