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The Gaeltacht Education Policy Advisory Committee was established in March 2017 to support the phased implementation of the Policy on Gaeltacht Education 2017-2022.
Terms of reference
The Gaeltacht Education Policy Advisory Committee:
brings together key stakeholders to provide advice from a range of perspectives in order to support the work of the Gaeltacht Education Unit (An tAonad um Oideachas Gaeltachta)
builds partnerships and mobilises stakeholders
provides a forum for discussions on the implementation of the policy, gives guidance and identifies priorities as appropriate
monitors progress on the roll out of policy elements/actions
pre-empts and identifies challenges and opportunities to support the effective implementation of the policy and advise how best to respond
addresses any other relevant Gaeltacht education policy implementation issues which may arise from time to time.
The Gaeltacht Education Policy Advisory Committee will be chaired by a member of the Management Board of the Department of Education.
The Gaeltacht Education Policy Advisory Committee will meet up to four times a year.
Membership
Tomás Ó Ruairc
Assistant Secretary, Department of Education and Youth
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Lisa Nic Dhoinnléibhe
Gaeltacht Education Unit, Department of Education and Youth
Muireann Tóibín
Gaeltacht Education Unit, Department of Education and Youth
Fiona Ní Mheachair
The Inspectorate, Department of Education and Youth
Yvonne Ní Mhurchú
The Inspectorate, Department of Education and Youth
Jacqueline Ní Fhearghusa
An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG)
Mícheál S. Mac Donncha
An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG)
Toirdealbhach Ó Lionáird
An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG)
Caitríona Uí Bhéarra
An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG)
Laoise Ní Thuairisg
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (DTCAGSM)
Jacqui de Paor
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY)
Siubhán Nic Grianna
Údarás na Gaeltachta
Bláthnaid Ní Ghréacháin
Gaeloideachas
Peigí Ní Chonghaile
Gaeloideachas
Róisín Ní Chinnéide
Conradh na Gaeilge
Gerry Shiel
Educational Research Centre
Gráinne Uí Dhomhnaill
Educational Research Centre
Elaine Ní Neachtain
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)
Donal Ó Buachalla
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)
Dara Ó Conghaile
State Examinations Commission (SEC)
Stella Ní Shé
National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)
Dónal Ó Faoláin
National Council for Special Education (NCSE)
Phil Fox
The Teaching Council
Caoimhín Ó hEaghra
An Foras Pátrúnachta
Bernard Keeley
Catholic Education An Irish Schools’ Trust (CEIST)
John Curtis
Joint Managerial Body (JMB)
Fiona Ní Chatháin
National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD)
Cathnia Ó Muircheartaigh
National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD)
Gean Gilger
Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI)
Anna Marie Nic Giolla Easbuig
Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN)
Antoinette Nic Gearailt
Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS)
Tomás Ó Nídh
Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS)
Ray Mac Pháidín
Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta
Georgina Diver
Early Childhood Ireland
Máirín Ní Chéilleachair
Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO)
Bláthnaid Ní Mhurchú
Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI)
Moira Leydon
Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland (ASTI)
Bláithín Nic a t-Síthigh
Union of Students in Ireland
Claire Dunne
Marino Institute of Education
Seán Ó Grádaigh
University Galway
Karen Ní Chlochasaigh
Mary Immaculate College
Emily Barnes
Trinity College
Seosamh Mac An Iomaire
Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST)
Bláthnaid Uí Fhátharta
Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT)
Seán Ó hArgáin
Association of Teacher Education Centres Ireland (ATECI)