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 membersTests Professional members who wish to acquire “ITIA Certified Legal Translator” statusRuns continuing professional development (CPD) workshops and seminarsRequires 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 register of members with details of their language pairs and areas of specialisationAdvises 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 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 interpretersNetworking opportunities in Ireland and abroadAccess to CPD events at sister 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 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)