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The Education Committee meets between three and seven times a year to discuss matters referred by Standing Committee and on ongoing educational policy developments and concerns. Moira Leydon, AGS Education & Research provides the professional support for the work of the Committee including drafting reports and policy documents.

The members of the ASTI Education Committee are:

  • Christina Henehan (Chairperson) (West Mayo Branch)
  • Noel Buckley (Tipperary Branch)
  • Pat Deery (Monaghan Branch)
  • Eamon Dennehy (Laois Branch)
  • Jerry McCarthy (Carbery Branch)
  • Catriona McGrath (Cork South Branch)
  • Maire Ni Chiarba (Cork North Branch)
  • Peter Quinn (Clare Branch)
  • Jimmy Staunton (Sligo Branch)
  • Joe Moran - President 
  • Jack Keane - Vice President
  • John White - General Secretary 
  • Moira Leydon - ASTI Education Officer 

Meetings of the Committee

The Education Committee has up to seven meetings per year, including two all day meetings for which substitution is provided. Reports on work of the Committee are forwarded to Standing Committee after each meeting. The Assistant General Secretary, Education / Research, provides the professional support for the work of the Committee including preparation of materials and drafting of documents.

Click here for more information on Teacher Professional Development as reviewed by the Education Committee

Report of the Education Committee to Convention 2009