Submissions
IIESMS submissions to government and public consultations.
Support evidence-led submissions
Submissions should be factual, evidence-led and connected to member expertise. Sector groups help identify issues and contributors where appropriate.
The page should be read alongside the related membership, CPD, governance or sector pages where a decision or application depends on current evidence.
The Submissions Process
When a consultation relevant to the Institute's disciplines is published - by a government department, the HSA, HIQA, or other regulatory body - the relevant sector group committee assesses its significance and determines whether an IIESMS response is appropriate. For consultations of broad interest, multiple sector groups may contribute to a coordinated Institute-level response.
The committee drafts a response drawing on the expertise of its members and, where appropriate, seeking input from the wider membership. Draft submissions are reviewed for accuracy, balance, and alignment with the Institute's positions before being finalised and submitted on behalf of IIESMS. All submissions are approved by the National Council or delegated authority before submission.
Areas of Engagement
IIESMS has contributed to consultations and policy development in areas including:
- Fire safety legislation and enforcement in Ireland
- Building control standards and Technical Guidance Documents
- Workplace health and safety regulations and codes of practice
- Healthcare facility standards and HIQA regulatory requirements
- Professional education and qualifications frameworks
- EU directives on workplace safety, machinery, and environmental protection
- Standards development for fire detection, emergency lighting, and fire doors
- Industrial policy and manufacturing competitiveness
Contributing Your Expertise
Members are encouraged to propose topics for IIESMS submissions and to contribute their expertise to the drafting process. If you are aware of an upcoming consultation or policy development that affects your sector, raise it with your sector committee chair or contact [email protected]. Your professional experience strengthens every submission the Institute makes.
Contributing to submissions develops understanding of the regulatory and policy context of your discipline, builds skills in evidence-based communication, and is recognised as valuable CPD. Members who regularly contribute to policy work develop a reputation within the Institute and the wider profession as thought leaders in their field.
Support evidence-led submissions
Submissions should be factual, evidence-led and connected to member expertise. Sector groups help identify issues and contributors where appropriate.
Related Governance and Participation Pages
Useful next steps for governance, recognition and member contribution.
Committee Involvement
Read how members can get involved in committees and sector activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about IIESMS submissions
Sector group committees monitor consultations relevant to their discipline and recommend responses to the National Council. The decision considers the relevance to members, the potential impact of the consultation, and the Institute's ability to add value.
Yes. Members are encouraged to raise relevant consultations and policy issues with their sector group committee. Contact the committee chair or [email protected].
Submissions are drafted by sector group members with relevant expertise, reviewed by the committee, and approved by the National Council or delegated authority. The process is collaborative and draws on the collective knowledge of the membership.
Members can request access to past IIESMS submissions through the Institute. Contact [email protected] for information.
Yes. Participation in policy and submission work is recognised as informal CPD within the IIESMS framework.
The Senate nomination and formal submissions are complementary channels of influence. The Senate representation provides direct legislative access, while submissions provide detailed, evidence-based input to specific consultation processes.