News Releases 2005
6 December 2005: Recognition of International Awardsseminar under the Bologna promotion initiative
10 November 2005 Europass Launch Press Release
Europass, a new EU wide initiative, was officially launched in Ireland today 10 November by Brigid McManus, Secretary General, Department of Education and Science.
20-21 October 2005: Policy implications of national qualifications systems and their impact on lifelong learning
March 2005 Appointment of Director of Corporate Affairs
The National Qualifications Authority of Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Byrne to the post of Director of Corporate Affairs.
Ms. Byrne has worked as Administration Executive with the Authority since October 2001.
24 February 2005 Progress in Reform of Education & Training Qualifications
Over 350 participants are today attending a major national conference in Galway to review progress in the implementation of the National Framework of Qualifications. The conference is attended by representatives from a wide range of education and training institutions and awarding bodies, from learner groups, trade unions, the world of business, Government Departments, State bodies and from the community and voluntary sector. There are also many European and other international contributors, participants and observers at the conference, which is taking place on 24 and 25 February in the Corrib Great Southern Hotel and in the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology.
