Among the objectives for which the Institute is established are:
	•	To promote the profession of conservation in Ireland and to educate by promoting the advancement and knowledge of conservation and all its disciplines.
	•	To promote the professional interests of members of the profession of conservation in Ireland.
	•	To raise the level of awareness, by educating the public in all matters relating to conservation of historic and artistic works.
	•	To educate by organising courses in all subjects related to the conservation of historic and artistic works, to encourage study and research, to promote proficiency and skill in the practice of conservation of historic and artistic works, and to disseminate technical and professional information related thereto.
	•	To provide an organisatio to co-ordinate and advance the knowledge and standards of conservation practice needed to protect, preserve and maintain the condition and integrity of objects or structures which may, because of their history, significance, rarity or workmanship have a commonly accepted value and importance. The term conservation entails the examination, assessment and treatment necessary to preserve objects or structures. It may on occasion, include restoration.
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