Number of VECs to be cut

The number of Vocational Education Committees (VECs) is to be cut from 33 to 16 through the merger of existing VECs, it was announced today.

Number of VECs to be cut
Tue, 12 Oct, 2010 - 18:24

The number of Vocational Education Committees (VECs) is to be cut from 33 to 16 through the merger of existing VECs, it was announced today.

Announcing a restructuring of the VEC system, Education Minister Mary Coughlan said the decision was “part of the overall Government agenda to transform how our public services are delivered”.

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