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About County Longford
VEC |
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| Office Opening Hours |
| Monday - Thursday |
Friday |
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9.30am to 1.00pm |
| 2.00pm to 5.00pm |
2.00pm to 4.00pm |
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Co Longford Vocational Education Committee (VEC) is one of 33 such committees
established under the VEC Act (1930) and the Amendment Acts of 1936, 1944, 1970
and 2001. The role of VECs is defined in section 9 of the VEC Amendment Act (2001)
as that of providing a range of educational services, which are approved,
financed and regulated by the Department of Education & Science. This remit
includes the provision of post primary, second chance, adult and further
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| Composition of Co. Longford VEC |
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Co Longford VEC is constituted in accordance with the requirements
of the VEC (Amendment) Act 2001 and its membership is as follows: |
- nine members of Longford County Council
- two members of Longford Town Council
- two elected parent representatives
- two elected staff representatives
- four community representatives from voluntary, community, employer
and other organisations appointed by Longford County Council after
consultation with the core group
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| County Longford VEC Staff |
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| Adult Education |
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| Adult Education Officer |
Mary Farrell
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ctcld@iol.ie |
+353 (0)43 45474 |
+353 (0)43 45470 |
| Admin Staff |
Doreen Lynch
- Assistant Staff Officer |
ctcld@iol.ie |
+353 (0)43 34015 |
+353 (0)43 45470 |
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| County Longford VEC 2004-2009 |
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| Elected by Longford Town Council |
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Back Row L to R
Cllr. Barney Steele, Ms. Julie-Ann Pigott,
Ms. Mary Burns, Mr. Brian Hyland,
Mr. Willie Dennigan, Cllr. Adrian Farrell,
Cllr. James Coyle, Ms. Rose McCormack-Wyse, APO (Admin)
Middle Row L to R
Cllr. Michael Nevin, Ms. Mary Toher, CEF,
Cllr. Paul Connell, Mr. Peter Clarke,
Cllr. Peter Murphy, Cllr. Maura Kilbride-Harkin,
Cllr. Peggy Nolan, Ms Mary Nolan (Admin)
Front Row L to R
Cllr Sean Farrell, Mr. Sean Ryan, Development Officer,
Cllr. Gerry Brady, Chairperson,
Ms. Josephine O'Donnell, Chief Executive Officer,
Cllr. Alan Mitchell, Canon Frank Kelly, PP,
Ms. Mary Farrell, AEO |
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- Cllr. Gerry Brady
- Cllr. Adrian Farrell
- Cllr. Sean Farrell
- Cllr. Maura Kilbride-Harkin
- Cllr. Michael Nevin
- Cllr. James Coyle
- Cllr. Barney Steele
- Cllr. Alan Mitchell
- Cllr. Peter Murphy
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| Elected by Longford Town Council |
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- Cllr. Paul Connell
- Cllr. Peggy Nolan
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| Community Reps Appointed by the Co. Council |
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- Canon Frank Kelly
- Ms. Mary Toher
- Ms. Julie-Ann Piggott
- Mr. Peter Clarke
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| Elected By Staff |
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- Ms. Mary Farrell
- Mr. Brian Hyland
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| Elected By Parents |
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- Ms. Mary Burns
- Mr. Willie Dennigan
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| The mission and core values of Co Longford VEC |
The mission of Co Longford VEC is to seek to enhance the lives of all
people in our community through quality educational programmes for second
level and adult learners in a spirit that is respectful of diversity,
equality, individuality, justice and personal endeavour. Our vision is
of a future where students of all ages enjoy learning and use it to
understand, cope with and shape their changing and complex world.
The core values underpinning our mission statement are: |
- Person-centred approach at all levels in the organisation
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Commitment to maximise the potential of our students and staff
- Facilitation of staff development and support
- Provision of a safe environment that supports individual growth and development
- Promotion of a partnership approach
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| Education Plan 2006-2010 |
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The Education Plan for 2006-2010 sets out the five year education plan for Co Longford
Vocational Education Committee, which was prepared in consultation with the VEC's various
stakeholders in the period between May and December 2005. This document details the vocational
education system with particular reference to the legislative requirement underpinning the
planning process. To find out more please click on the links below to view the education plan PDF document in english or irish. |
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