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What is e-consultation? E-consultation is the use of electronic computing and communication technologies in consultation processes and is complimentary to existing practices. To find out more please visit http://www.e-consultation.org/

Why e-consultation? E-consultation has value added in terms of the time, costs, participation rates, engagement levels and dissemination processes associated with completing a successful consultation. The use of Information communication technologies (ICT) can facilitate a number of tasks 1) information transfer. 2) dialogue support, 3) problem exploration and solving, 4) measurement of needs and preferences, 5) joint document writing. Within this guide you will find detailed explanation of the nature of the benefits with accompanying examples.

Examples (Trials)

E-consultation is currently in a development phase on the island of Ireland. This section outlines four examples of ongoing e-consultations and you can use the links below to learn more. These four pilots are with Waterways Ireland, The Wheel, the North South Educational Exchange (NSEC) and the Northern Ireland Youth forum. Via their websites these groups have used a range of e-techniques to consult with their members. The groups have used ICT to create on-line surveys, e-forums, e-newsletters and electronic voting. In all cases these techniques have been used in conjunction with traditional methods.

Why not use these links to find out more?

http://waterways.e-consultation.org/

http://wheel.e-consultation.org

http://nsec.e-consultation.org

http://youth.e-consultation.org

Useful Links

Good Practice

http://www.sdublincoco.ie/index.aspx?pageid=1000

http://www.cavancoco.ie/cccws/templates/general/tge_index.aspx?str_ID=227

http://www.meath.ie/community/websites.html

http://www.bristol-city.gov.uk

http://www.dublin.ie/forums

Time (**)

1. what are the time savings associated with e-consultation
2. will i need to spend any extra/less time preparing
3. Will there be a difference in time mecessary to attend an online meeting as opposed to a traditional meeting.

Cost (***)

1. What costs will I face in order to take part.
2. What is any savings will i make.

Engagement (***)

1. If I dont meet or see the consulter how will I know that they are engaging with my responses.
2. How will i provide my views.
3. What will be the nature of the feedback process.
4. Can I still use traditional methods as well.

Case studies (*)

1. What are the examples from Ireland & elsewher of citizens successfully engaging with an e-consultation.

Participation (***)

1. Can I used both e-con & traditional methods
2. How will my participation change in terms of time, cost, travel.

Skills (***)

1. what skills will I need to use the wedsite & it's features

Usability (***)

1. How usable are the various technologies
2. Won't I need some technical training
3. What happens if my input is imcomplete due to a tecnical 'mishap'

Results (**)

1. When & how will I get the results.
2. Can I view the progress on the consultation i.e. the views in the forumn.

Benefits (**)

1. What are the benefits to me as a consultee of using e-consultation?

What is e-consultation (**)

1. What is e-consultation
2. What are the examples of successful e-consultation
3. what are the kind of e-techniques I can use.

Resources (***)

1. Will I need to purchase or get access to skills, equipment, software etc.

Promotion (**)

1. How will I find out about the consultation and updates & feedback.

Stages (***)

What are the stages in an econsultation and where do I fit in in terms of.

1. Learning about the process
2. Taking part
3. Viewing the results
4. Giving my feedback

Security (*)

1. Isn't giving your details & views out online really dangerous.
2. Will other people be able to view what I write.
3. Can other people edit my responses
4. Who will hav access to the responses.

Technology ()

1. What are the various technologies & what are they used for?