In l983 the then Republic of Ireland Branch of the RICS was granted its own constitution and became the Society of Chartered Surveyors in the Republic of Ireland. Although officially described as a 'Constituent Body of the RICS', the Society now has a very great deal of autonomy in all areas, excepting only final decisions in Membership and Educational matters. The Society continues to publish its own technical literature, fee scales etc. and co-operates with the Architects and Construction Industry Federation in drawing up forms of contract. The Irish Institution of Surveyors was founded in 1989 with aims, inter alia, to promote Geodetic Surveying as a profession. It now numbers 170 and is growing rapidly, expecting to reach 300 in five years' time.
Land registration is based on a general boundary system.
There is an expectation that a degree level course will be introduced in the near future. The Dublin Institute of Technology Act 1992 provides a statutory basis for the establishment of the DIT, which consists of six distinct colleges in the city of Dublin. As a result of this act the DIT will become a degree awarding Technical University. Course fees may be halved in 1995 and abolished in 1996. Living and accommodation expenses must be paid for privately.