26 July, 2013 - Minister Quinn announces appointments to the National Centre for Guidance in Education (NCGE)
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn, TD, today announced the appointment to the Management Committee of the National Centre for Guidance in Education (NCGE), for a three year term of office. The NCGE was established in 1995 and operates under the aegis of Léargas – The Exchange Bureau.
The new members are:
| Name | Nominating Body |
| Mr Paul King | Chairperson |
Mr Jim Mullin Ms Fidelma Collins | Léargas |
| Mr John Wynne | Adult Educational Guidance Association |
Ms Breda Naughton (Admin) Mr Colum Layton (Inspector) | Department of Education and Skills |
| Mr Gerry Flynn | Institute of Guidance Counsellors |
| Ms Ursula Finnegan | National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals |
| Ms Shira Mehlman | FÁS |
| Mr Peter Brown | National Access Office, HEA |
| Mr Paul King | Directors of Post-Graduate Guidance Training courses |
| Ms Elaine Quinn | Department of Social Protection |
Wishing the new Committee members every success in their work, Minister Quinn said: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of the new Management Committee to the NCGE as it continues to promote guidance and provide advice in this very important area.”
ENDS