Our
Mission Statement
Our mission is to monitor, analyse and predict Ireland's
weather and climate, and to provide a range of high
quality meteorological
and related information to our customers.
This
mission statement implies that we, as the National Meteorological
Service, will:
help
to ensure the protection and safety of life and property
by issuing public weather forecasts and warnings.
contribute
effectively to national prosperity and to Government
objectives by supplying relevant meteorological services
to all sectors of the economy.
ensure
customer satisfaction by continually improving the
range and quality of our forecasts, the cost-effectiveness
of our operations and our overall standard of service.
foster
a professional and supportive work environment which
attracts, retains and develops committed employees.
ensure
the maintenance of a high-quality and cost-effective
meteorological infrastructure, consistent with national
requirements and resources.
meet the State's obligations to provide meteorological
services to the Aviation sector.
enhance
the quality of our climatological archives and provide
easy and effective access to our databases.
participate
in the on-going development of meteorological science
and its applications in collaboration with our European
partners and with the wider international community.
contribute
to the effective monitoring and good management of
the natural environment.