Minister Haughey opens Research in Community Education Conference, Wexford [education.ie]
- Published: 02 October 2010
The Minister for Lifelong Learning, Seán Haughey TD today opened the Research in Community Education Conference which took place at the Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, Wexford.
The conference, organised by Wexford VEC and supported by Aontas, is an ideal opportunity to reflect on and discuss the importance of community education in a changing world.
Ireland is facing serious economic challenges and as a result, upskilling, reskilling and activation have taken on a new and vital impetus.
Opening the conference, which was attended by a large invited audience, Minister Haughey said 'I am very pleased to be here in Gorey this morning to open this timely conference.'
'Community Education is a very important part of any discussion on upskilling and activation.'
'In the context of the global economic recession, community education is even more vital than ever.'
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