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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)

Ms Colum Layton (Inspector) Department of Education and Skills

Ms 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.”