HISI News
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A Letter from the Fellows Guild: Help Us Tell the Story of Irish Computing
Dear ICS members, In 2027, our Society turns 60. As Chair of the Fellows Guild, I want to share where our anniversary planning stands and how you can be part of it. Since our first call for involvement, a dedicated 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee has been established, working with the Fellows Guild and ICS Council to…
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AI Omnibus enters into force: what it means for members
The AI Omnibus Regulation takes effect across the EU on 27 July 2026, introducing extended implementation timelines and a suite of measures designed to streamline and simplify administrative requirements for organisations working with artificial intelligence. Originally proposed on 19 November 2025 as part of the wider Digital Omnibus package, the AI Omnibus provides a targeted…
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Special Invitation to the Innovation Value Institute Summit
Members may be interested in the forthcoming Innovation Value Institute Summit, to be held 10-12 June at Maynooth University. A special discounted registration is available for ICS members. The Innovation Value Institute’s annual Summit brings together experts on digital transformation, data ethics and governance, and AI, from research, technology, finance and the public sector. The Summit…
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Bridging Healthcare and Data Analytics: Advancing Digital Health in Ireland
By Uchemadu Nwachukwu, BNSc, PGDE, MHPM, MSc, MICS The integration of data analytics into healthcare continues to transform how we understand,prevent, and manage disease. As vast clinical datasets become increasingly available,analytics provides the foundation for generating actionable insights that support betterclinical decision-making and inform public health policy. In a recent study conducted at the University…
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ICS Fellows Lunch
25 September 2025 – St Stephen’s Green Club, Dublin The Irish Computer Society (ICS) held its annual Fellows Lunch on 25 September 2025 at the St Stephen’s Green Club, Dublin. The event brought together long-standing and newly appointed Fellows to celebrate achievement, leadership, and contribution to the ICT community in Ireland. Newly appointed President Paula…
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Welcoming Our New President Paula Carney-Hoffler Shares Her Vision
Dear Members, It is with immense pride and gratitude that I write to you as the newly appointed President of the ICS. Stepping into this role is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I hold within me a deep respect for the legacy and future of our society. Earlier this month, I had the…
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HISI & University of Galway Symposium Held on Frontline Pharmacy Informatics
On Thursday 25th January 2024, HISI and University of Galway co-hosted a captivating and informative ‘Symposium on Frontline Pharmacy Informatics’ covering both recent and established digital tools to support healthcare professionals in their clinical practice. Held in the impressive Aula Maxima in the Quadrangle, University of Galway, it proved to be an exceptional showcase of…
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ICS Launches New Website
As part of an overhaul of our systems to help the Irish Computer Society better serve its Members, we are excited to announce that we have relaunched our website, ics.ie.
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HISI at the HSE and eHealth Ireland’s ‘Better Together for Digital Health Conference 2023’
The HSE and eHealth Ireland National Digital Health Conference ‘Better Together for Digital Health 2023’ took place at the National Convention Centre, Dublin on Friday, 1 December 2023.
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Cardiac Services Awarded Major HSE Contract
The Health Service Executive has awarded a multi-year contract to deliver an Acute Floor Information System to Cardiac Services, led by HISI Committee Member, Ronan O’Brien. The company’s Nervecentre Software will be rolled out across 40 Irish hospitals and will facilitate access to unscheduled and emergency care services.