Accounting & Administration. & Information Technology. Marketing. Accounting. Technologies. Innovation & Leadership. in the Public Service

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1 YOU THINK YOU MIGHT WANT TO STUDY: Accounting & Administration Management Administration & Information Technology Marketing Accounting Financial Services Technologies Innovation & Leadership Innovation Management in the Public Service Innovation Management with Applied Research Marketing Practice 38 BUSINESS STUDIES

2 Course LISTING Higher Certificate in Business (Accounting & Administration) Bachelor of Business in Management Bachelor of Arts in Administration & Information Technology Bachelor of Business in Marketing Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting Bachelor of Business (Hons) Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Administration & Information Technology Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Management Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Marketing Higher Diploma in Financial Services Technologies Master of Arts in Accounting Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Master of Business in Innovation & Leadership Master of Science in Innovation Management in the Public Service Master of Science in Innovation Management with Applied Research Master of Science in Marketing Practice Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Practice DEPARTMENT OF Business STUDIES Head of Department Patricia Doherty Telephone Department Admistration Telephone If you want to be part of the dynamic business world, then look no further than the Department of Business Studies at LYIT. We offer a broad range of courses from management, marketing, accounting, administration and information technology to innovation and leadership. Whatever your talent or level of experience, we have a course that will give you relevant practical skills and the key knowledge you need. Our expert teaching approach will also ensure you get great personal attention and support. If this exciting subject area is for you, then check out our Department of Business Studies. 39

3 Accounting & Administration course title Higher Certificate in Business (Accounting & Administration) national framework level 6 cao code ly106 duration 2 years number of places 30 awarding body lyit points in recent years year final median 2012 aqa Is this the course for you? This course is a Level 6 two year higher certificate programme offering students the opportunity to develop a diverse and invaluable range of skills that can be applied in the professional accounting and administration environment. The necessity for accounting and administration skills permeates all organisations. The focus of the course is on developing core accounting skills with a complementary range of both back-office and front-office skills in administration and information technology. The first year of the programme focuses on developing foundational accounting, tax and business skills while the second year of the programme is dedicated to developing advanced knowledge associated with accounting and administration related roles. An emphasis on information technology, accounting and payroll permeates both years of the course. Minimum entry requirements Applicants should have 5 Leaving Certificate subjects Grade OD, including Mathematics and Irish or English, or an equivalent qualification. In the absence of Mathematics, 6 Leaving Certificate subjects Grade OD including Irish or English and (a) two commercial subjects or (b) one commercial subject and a continental language. Career opportunities This course provides a comprehensive set of skills and competencies appropriate to entry level positions in professional accounting practices and administration functions in the private and public sectors. It is also particularly suited to the administration/book keeper role in small medium sized enterprises. Follow-on courses The second year of the course allows you to select electives, which will allow you to progress onto the Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting, BA in Administration and IT, Bachelor of Business in Management or the Bachelor of Business in Marketing. 40

4 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES What will I study? Learning & Communication Skills M 10 5 Business Organisation & Management M 10 6 Income Tax & VAT M 5 3 Information Technology M 5 3 Record Keeping (Accounts & Payroll) M 10 6 Marketing & Customer Relationship Management M 10 5 Mathematics M 5 3 Business Law M 5 3 Business Information Systems M 10 5 Office Organisation & Management M 10 6 Financial Accounts M 10 5 Economics M 10 6 Computerised Accounts & Payroll Systems M 10 5 Choose 10 from: Text Processing E 10 6 Management Accounting & Finance E 10 5 Entrepreneurship & Innovation E 5 3 Advanced IT Applications E

5 MANAGEMENT course title Bachelor of Business in Management national framework level 7 cao code ly107 duration 3 years number of places 50 awarding body lyit points in recent years year final median Is this the course for you? In today s challenging environment, effective management is essential for organisational survival. Managers are responsible for running teams, departments and organisations in a variety of sectors locally and internationally. This course offers a general business focus and provides for the development of foundational business competencies for the first two years. Second year provides the opportunity for studying abroad in Europe or America (Boston) at one of our partner institutions for one semester (subject to availability). In the third year of the programme the focus is on developing advanced business competencies specialising in the field of management. The final year also includes the development of personal and professional employment skills and gives an opportunity to choose on applied learning option which further supports the connection with real world learning and the transition to the workplace and employment. If organising and managing people, activities, resources and customers sounds right for you, then this course is for you. Minimum entry requirements Pass (od3 or better) in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects, including passes in Mathematics and in either Irish or English (or an equivalent qualification). The minimum points for entry is 140 points. Career opportunities The skills and business expertise acquired on this programme will prepare the graduate for employment in a variety of business/managerial contexts across a range of organisations both private and public, from small local companies to medium and large companies. There is a vast array of positions open to graduates in areas including: 1 Retail Management 1 Operations Management 1 Banking, Financial & Insurance Services 1 Human Resource Management 1 Management in the Public Sector 1 General Management. Follow-on courses: BBus (Hons) in Management (1 year add-on) (LYIT). 42

6 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES What will I study? Learning & Communication Skills M 10 5 Business Organisation & Management M 10 6 Information Technology M 5 3 Introduction to Sociology E 5 3 Language 1 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Accounting M 10 6 Basic Business Statistics M 10 6 Business Law M 5 3 Language 2 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Social Technology Project E 5 3 Business Information Systems M 10 5 Marketing M 10 5 Business Communications M 5 3 Language 3 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) E 5 3 Civic & Community Engagement E Service & Operations Management M 10 5 Legal Issues Irish & European M 10 5 Financial Management M 5 3 Organisational Behaviour M 5 3 Applied Learning (Work-based Learning, Enterprise Development Project or Peer-assisted Learning) E 10 1 HRM & Employee Relations M 10 5 Applied Marketing Management M 5 3 Personal & Professional Development M Economics M 10 5 Cost Accounting M 10 5 Entrepreneurship & Innovation M 5 3 Language 4 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Personal Finance E

7 Administration & Information Technology WORK PLACEMENT course title Bachelor of Arts in Administration & Information Technology national framework level 7 cao code ly117 duration 3 years number of places 50 awarding body lyit points in recent years year final median Is this the course for you? This degree specialises in administration and information technology. It covers all aspects of daily operations in business with a special emphasis on administration, communication and technologies used in the digital workplace. A key strength of this programme is the development core administration and information technology skills. Practically based modules such as Office Organisation and Management, Computerised Accounts and Advanced IT Applications equip the learner with the know-how for working in the modern work environment. This combined with a full semester of work placement in year three ensures that the learner is equipped with key skills which can be applied across a variety of work positions in either the public or private sector. Minimum entry requirements Pass (od3 or better) in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects, including passes in Mathematics and in either Irish or English (or an equivalent qualification). The minimum points for entry is 140 points. Work Experience/Placement Work placement is viewed as an integral part of the programme and it embeds the skills learned and knowledge acquired throughout the course. The work placement is accredited and takes place over the course of one semester in year three. It gives the student the opportunity to work in a real life situation where the student will have to work on her/his own initiative and be adaptable to the ever changing business environment The work placement experience greatly enhances a student s career prospects. (Note that Garda Vetting may be required for some work placements, ie, for those working with children or vulnerable adults.) Career opportunities There is a consistent demand for well qualified graduates in this area to work at the hub of organisations in public, private and community sector organisations. Potential roles include: 1 Office Administrator 1 Accounts Administrator 1 General Business Administrator 1 Services/Events Co-ordinator 1 Buyer & Procurement Officer 1 Clerk in accounts payable & receivable departments/offices 1 Personal Assistant to senior managers 1 Public Relations Executive. Follow-on courses Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Administration & Information Technology 44

8 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES What will I study? Learning & Communication Skills M 10 5 Office Organisation & Management M 10 6 Information Technology M 5 3 Introduction to Sociology E 5 3 Language 1 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Record Keeping (Accounts & Payroll) M 10 6 Text Processing M 10 6 Mathematics M 5 3 Language 2 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Social Technology Project E 5 3 Business Information Systems M 10 5 Business Organisation & Management M 10 6 Advanced Text Processing M 5 3 Language 3 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) E 5 3 Civic & Community Engagement E Marketing & Customer Relationship Management M 10 5 Computerised Accounts & Payroll Systems M 10 5 Advanced IT Applications M 5 3 Language 4 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Personal Finance E 5 3 Professional Development M 5 Block Delivery Work Placement M Interactive & Social Media Applications M 10 5 Managing People M 10 5 Public Relations & Communications M 5 3 Applied Marketing Management M

9 MARKETING course title Bachelor of Business in Marketing national framework level 7 cao code ly127 duration 3 years number of places 40 awarding body lyit points in recent years year final median Is this the course for you? Marketing is a dynamic and exciting career choice whether you re managing a busy small business or part of a large international corporation. Marketing is at the centre of what businesses do. It helps organisations work out how they can identify and satisfy customer needs using strategic thinking, business acumen and carefully designed communications. This course offers a general business focus and the development of foundational business competencies for the first two years. Second year also provides the opportunity for studying abroad in Europe or America (Boston) at one of our partner institutions for one semester (subject to availability). In the third year of the programme the focus is towards developing advanced business competencies specialising in the field of marketing. The final year also includes the development of personal and professional employment skills and gives an opportunity to choose an applied learning option which further supports the connection with real world learning and the transition to the workplace and employment. The BBus in Marketing is designed as a springboard into challenging careers in Business. Marketing is a central and coordinating management function. If you feel inspired by the prospect of shaping developing relationships with customers and markets, this programme can help you take your next step. Minimum entry requirements Pass (od3 or better) in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects, including passes in Mathematics and in either Irish or English (or an equivalent qualification). The minimum points for entry is 140 points. Career opportunities This degree gives you a wide variety of career choices and a special advantage in marketing roles. All organisations, such as banks, local and central government, public agencies, small enterprises and large corporations need strong marketing graduates. Roles include: 1 Marketing Executive working in a company s marketing department, a marketing agency or a consultancy 1 Advertising / Public Relations Executive 1 Market researcher desk and field research with polls and surveys 1 General business manager in a small company with a wide range of sales and marketing responsibilities. Follow-on courses 1 Bachelor of Business Honours (Marketing) at LYIT. 46

10 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES What will I study? Learning & Communication Skills M 10 5 Business Organisation & Management M 10 6 Information Technology M 5 3 Introduction to Sociology E 5 3 Language 1 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Accounting M 10 6 Basic Business Statistics M 10 6 Business Law M 5 3 Language 2 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Social Technology Project E 5 3 Business Information Systems M 10 5 Marketing M 10 5 Business Communications M 5 3 Language 3 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) E 5 3 Civic & Community Engagement E Economics M 10 5 Cost Accounting M 10 5 Entrepreneurship & Innovation M 5 3 Language 4 (French, German, Irish or Spanish) E 5 4 Personal Finance E 5 3 Marketing Practice E Marketing Management M 10 5 Understanding & Influencing Customers M 10 5 Financial Management M 5 3 Organisational Behaviour M 5 3 Applied Learning (Work-based Learning, Enterprise Development Project or Peer-assisted Learning) E 10 1 Interactive & Social Media Applications M 10 5 Designing Marketing Research M 5 3 Personal & Professional Development M

11 ACCOUNTING course title Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting national framework level 8 cao code ly108 duration 3 years number of places 50 awarding body lyit points in recent years year final median Is this the course for you? If you want to build a career in the accounting profession, this course is for you. Over three years you will develop the core accounting and finance skills needed to perform at a highly competent level in the accounting profession. You will also develop a complementary range of business skills that will equip you to work in a variety of positions including business management and teaching. Minimum Entry requirements Grade HC3 in two higher level papers, together with Grade od3 in four other subjects of the Leaving Certificate examination, to include Mathematics and Irish or English. Career opportunities Graduates of this course find positions in a variety of areas including professional accountancy practices, industry, financial services and the public service, nationally and internationally. Accounting courses at LYIT attract generous exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies including ICA, ACCA, CPA and CIMA. All exemptions awarded are subject to annual review and revision by the various professional bodies and are based on students achieving clear passes in completion of specific modules. Graduates have the opportunity to progress to LYIT s MA in Accounting, which offers further significant exemptions from professional examinations. This course is also suitable for those who ultimately wish to pursue a career in teaching. 48

12 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES What will I study? Learning & Communication Skills M 10 5 Book-keeping M 5 3 Information Technology M 5 3 Business Organisation & Management M 10 6 Management Accounting & Finance M 10 5 Economics M 10 5 Quantitative Methods M 5 3 Financial Accounting M 5 3 Financial Reporting 1 M 10 5 Business Information Systems M 10 5 Computerised Accounts M 5 3 Business Law M Management Accounting 2 M 10 5 Company Law & Governance M 10 5 Business Tax M 10 5 Digital Business M 10 5 Financial Reporting 2 M 10 5 Business Finance M 5 3 Capital Gains Tax & VAT M 5 3 Strategic Management M 10 5 Advanced Management Accounting & Finance M 10 5 Auditing M

13 BUSINESS course title Bachelor of Business (Hons) national framework level 8 cao code ly118 duration 3 years number of places 30 awarding body lyit points in recent years year final median Is this the course for you? The Bachelor of Business (Honours) is a general Level 8 three year honours degree course that equips graduates with the skills necessary to excel in today s dynamic business environment. The course reflects the changes in digital business and innovation and ensures that graduates develop the skills and knowledge required to enter a variety of careers at a domestic or global business level. Emphasis is placed on developing graduates who are forward thinking and act as catalysts for growth in organisations. The course reflects the intrinsic need to develop leaders who understand how to manage innovation and drive an organisation forward in the digital era. The first year of the course focuses on developing students foundational business abilities, while the remaining two years focus on developing advanced capabilities. In addition, the third year of the programme provides students with the flexibility to select electives in specialised areas. Minimum entry requirements Applicants should have 6 Leaving Certificate subjects with a minimum of Grade HC3 in at least 2 higher level papers, together with Grade od3 in four other subjects of the Leaving Certificate, to include Mathematics and Irish or English. Career opportunities Due to the broad range of subjects studied throughout the programme, graduates are prepared for employment in a variety of fields. Follow-on courses 1 MSc in Marketing Practice 1 Higher Diploma in Financial Services Technologies 1 Further study at other institutes or universities 50

14 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES What will I study? Learning & Communication Skills M 10 5 Business Organisation & Management M 10 6 Information Technology M 5 3 Business Law M 5 3 Accounting M 10 6 Business Information Systems M 10 5 Quantitative Methods M 5 3 Communications & Digital Media M 5 3 Service & Operations Management M 10 5 Marketing M 10 5 Organisational Behaviour M 5 3 Human Resource Management M 5 3 Economics M 10 5 Cost Accounting & Finance M 10 5 Personal & Professional Development M 5 3 Consumer Psychology & Digital Markets M Digital Business M 10 5 Global Economy & Policy M 10 5 Choose 10 from: Project Management E 5 3 Decision Making Techniques E 5 3 Business Finance E 5 3 International Marketing E 10 5 Legal Issues Irish & European E 10 5 Strategic Management M 10 5 Facilitating Innovation & Change M 10 5 Choose 10 from: Supply Chain Management E 5 3 Business Cases E 5 3 Services Marketing E 5 3 Designing Market Research E 5 3 Public Sector Policy E

15 Administration & Information Technology course title Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Administration & Information Technology national framework level 8 lyit internal code ly_badmn_b duration 1 year number of places 30 awarding body lyit Is this the course for you? If you want to add to skills learned in the BA in Administration and Information Technology, then this one year add-on is for you. The programme is designed to develop competencies related to managing and directing administrative functions within organisations in the public and private sectors. Minimum entry requirements BA in Administrative Management or equivalent qualification. Careers opportunities With this Honours qualification you can expect to be offered roles with greater responsibilities and management prospects in organisations such as County Councils, the Health Service Executive, VECs and private industry. Role examples include: 1 Office manager purchasing supplies, managing people, organising hard and soft copy filing systems, communications, hiring office services, basic accounting and corporate administration 1 Office Systems manager in charge of sourcing equipment and light maintenance of hardware and software 1 Administration Manager in accounts payable and receivable departments/offices 1 Public Relations Executive/Front Office Manager 1 Administration Executive for personnel/ payroll departments. Follow-on courses 1 Higher Diploma in Financial Services Technologies (LYIT) 1 MSc in Marketing Practice (LYIT) 1 Masters programmes at other Higher Education Institutions 52

16 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES What will I study? Digital Business M 10 5 Modern Business Environment M 10 5 Financial Information for Decision Making M 5 3 Human Resource Management M 5 3 Information Systems & Project Management M 10 5 Managing Change M 10 5 Public Sector Policy M

17 MANAGEMENT course title Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Management national framework level 8 lyit internal code ly_bmgmt_b duration 1 year number of places 40 awarding body lyit Is this the course for you? If you d like to strengthen your knowledge and experience of management following your ordinary degree, then this honours degree is the course for you. The focus at this level is at developing a much more strategic perspective on the world of business and management and understanding the interrelationships between management and other business functions. Learners will develop an understanding of key frameworks and theories in areas applicable to business organisations. On successful completion of the ordinary and honours degree programmes, learners will have knowledge and understanding in a wide range of core areas relating to business and management. Minimum entry requirements Bachelor of Business in Management or equivalent. Career opportunities Whether you decide to work for a large company, join a graduate training programme, or a smaller, local company, the career opportunities are excellent. The roles open to you are varied and exciting with many different career directions. Here are some ideas: 1 Management trainee 1 Human Resource manager 1 Production manager 1 Project manager 1 Business executive in strategic planning 1 Operations manager 1 Secondary school Business Studies teacher 1 Entrepreneur start your own business. 54

18 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES Follow-on courses 1 Higher Diploma in Financial Services Technologies 1 MSc in Marketing Practice 1 Masters in Business by research at LYIT 1 Masters degrees in institutes and universities at home and abroad 1 Higher Diploma in Education for qualification as a teacher. What will I study? Digital Business M 10 5 Economics for Business Decisions M 10 5 Decision Making Techniques M 5 3 Project Management M 5 3 Strategic Management M 10 5 Managing Change M 10 5 Business Cases M 5 3 Supply Chain Management M

19 MARKETING course title Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Marketing national framework level 8 lyit internal code ly_bmrkt_b duration 1 year number of places 30 awarding body lyit Is this the course for you? If you d like to strengthen your knowledge and experience of marketing following your ordinary degree, then this honours degree is the course for you. The focus at this level is at developing a much more strategic perspective on the world of business and marketing and understanding the interrelationships between marketing and other business functions. During the BBus (Hons) in Marketing you will engage with a range of stimulating learning experiences. These include lectures, tutorials, market research techniques, case study analysis, and "live" market research projects for industry and other organisations. By the end of your degree you will have developed key business skills including teamwork, research, reporting and presentation skills. Your exposure to multiple industry contexts and dynamic business environments will prepare you confidently to apply appropriate theory to practice. So if you d like to be part of the fast and versatile marketing world, the BBus (Hons) in Marketing is for you. The course is designed to equip future marketing managers for pivotal roles in a broad spectrum of practices from research and design, manufacture and retail, to not-for-profit organisations such as charities and the arts. So if you d like to be part of the fast and versatile world of marketing, sign up now. Minimum entry requirements Bachelor of Business in Marketing or equivalent. Career opportunities Graduates will fit roles with increased responsibility and diversity including: 1 Marketing professional this degree carries full exemptions from the Marketing Institute of Ireland. Following the completion of a one-day case study, you will have the title MMII (Grad). 1 International marketing executive sourcing new markets, managing suppliers, export marketing, sales, target market research. 1 Marketing manager working on competitor analysis, marketing campaigns, new product/service development, business performance improvement. 1 Secondary school Business Studies teacher this degree is recognised by the Department of Education & Science for secondary school teaching. Visit for more career ideas. 56

20 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES Follow-on courses 1 M.Sc. in Marketing Practice at LYIT 1 Higher Diploma in Financial Services Technologies 1 Masters in Business by research at LYIT 1 Masters degrees in institutes and universities at home and abroad 1 Higher Diploma in Education for qualification as a teacher. What will I study? Digital Business M 10 5 International Marketing M 10 5 Human Resource Management M 5 3 Analysing Marketing Research M 5 3 Strategic Management M 10 5 Strategic Market Planning M 10 5 Marketing Research Project M 5 3 Services Marketing M

21 FINANCIAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGIES WORK course title Higher Diploma in Financial Services Technologies (conversion course into IT industry) PLACEMENT national framework level 8 lyit internal code ly_bafst_g duration 1 year, full time or 2 years, part time number of places 18 awarding body lyit Is this the course for you? The Higher Diploma in Financial Services Technologies is a one-year taught course in technologies which are central to the financial services sector. The course was developed in collaboration with a number of key employers from the financial services industry and also incorporates a work placement. The Higher Diploma is essentially designed as a conversion course from other disciplines into Financial Services Technologies. The course develops a very employable skill set in mainframe business systems and quality testing for the financial services sector with a strong emphasis in systems development using the business language COBOL. The course also adds complementary skills in client server business systems development, including database-driven and mobile platforms. Graduates from the course are strongly targeted to become best-of-class software developers and testers with an understanding of financial services core business processes and technologies. Graduates will also be equipped with the professional skills required to become future technology leaders. Minimum entry requirements An honours degree (in any discipline). Career opportunities The continued strength of the financial services sector in Ireland means there continues to be a high demand for skilled graduates from financial services organisations such as banks, insurance brokers and credit card companies. Graduates of this course have a 100% employment record. Roles include: 1 Financial software developer 1 Quality tester/engineer 1 Business systems analyst 1 Mobile application developer. Follow-on courses 1 Industry Standard Lotus and Loma Certification 1 Masters courses in LYIT or other institutes or universities. 58

22 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES What will I study? Mainframe Development 1 M 10 6* Quality Development Requirements & Testing M 5 3* Client Server Databases M 5 3* Financial Planning & Insurance Services M 10 5* Mainframe Development 2 M 10 6* Quality Process Improvement & Test Automation M 5 3* Mobile Applications M 5 3* Teamwork M 5 3* Work Based Learning M 5 39 * = part e-delivery 59

23 ACCOUNTING course title Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Master of Arts in Accounting WORK PLACEMENT national framework level 9 lyit internal code ly_bacct_g (Postgrad Dip) ly_bacct_m (Masters) duration 1 year, full time or 2 years, part time number of places 20 awarding body lyit Is this the course for you? If you are committed to a career in accounting, this course will enhance your analytical skills and teach you advanced accounting subjects in theory and in practice. The course provides postgraduate education and training at the forefront of accounting and accounting-related practice. Key features 1 Generous exemptions from ACCA, CPA and CAI. 1 Proven track record with professional exams. 1 Two month industry placement 1 Excellent employment record. 1 Leading national and international best practice speakers. Minimum entry requirements Bachelor of Business Honours with a specialisation in Accounting, preferably a 2:1 or higher. Career opportunities As a graduate of this course you will gain generous exemptions from Professional Accounting Bodies so you will be well on your way to becoming a professional accountant. See for further details. There is a consistently high demand for accountants and finance officers in many areas of industry, local and central government, in-house accounts departments, accountancy practices and education. Follow-on courses 1 Masters by Research and Doctoral courses in institutes and universities in Ireland and abroad. 60