Mica challenge for Donegal ETB
The new chairperson of Donegal ETB says the challenges posed by MICA will be some of the biggest issues that the Schools, teachers, students and their parents will be facing in the year ahead. Earlier this week, Cllr Barry Sweeney was confirmed as the new chairperson of the…
Discussions to commence on providing extra support for Donegal school children impacted by Mica
The Minister for Education has confirmed that she has instructed her officials to discuss with Donegal ETB submissions seeking support for children impacted by MICA. Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, pressed the Minister on the matter in the Dáil adding that children are living under very severe pressure.…
Donegal ETB highlights range of education, training opportunities
Donegal Education and Training Board has announced a fortnight of online events to highlight its range of education and training opportunities. The ETB’s Further Education and Training Service has developed the online information event on its YouTube account and other social media platforms. Previously, the Further Education and Training Fair…
Local ETB Boards to benefit from funding allocation
Funding has been announced for a number of education initiatives in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. It will help adults and those who are educationally disadvantaged. A mentoring support service has also been launched for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Minister of State Frank Feighan says funding for the…
Geoffrey Browne elected as chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board.
Geoffrey Browne has been elected as the chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board. He was previously elected to Donegal ETB in 2014 as a parents’ representative and is also the chair of the ETB’s Youth Committee. Twenty-one representatives in total have been appointed to the board including Cllr Rena…
New chairperson for Donegal ETB
A Letterkenny woman has been elected as the new chairperson of the Donegal Education and Training Board for the year ahead. Regina Grant was appointed to the position at the ETB’s annual general meeting in Donegal yesterday, replacing Bernie Mulhern who held the position for the past year. She was…