This week Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor visited KCETB Head Office to engage in a structured discussion on the organisation’s strategic priorities for the coming years.
The Minister met with Chief Executive Dr. Lindsay Malone and Chair of the Board, Cllr Andrea Dalton to review progress on KCETB’s strategic plan, including innovation in further education, apprenticeship growth, school development, and skills‑for‑employment initiatives.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss upcoming capital and infrastructure needs, ensuring KCETB’s facilities and programmes are positioned to meet future learner and industry demand.
As KCETB continues to expand its provision of further education, training, and schools services across Kilkenny and Carlow, it is essential that national policy objectives and local delivery plans remain closely aligned. The meeting also strengthens collaboration between KCETB and the Department, supporting high‑quality provision, governance, and long‑term organisational sustainability.
During the visit, KCETB was in a position to highlight the impact of KCETB’s work on learners, employers, and communities across the Kilkenny and Carlow region.
This engagement ensures that KCETB’s priorities are clearly understood at national level and that the organisation is well‑supported in delivering responsive, future‑focused education and training.
Chief Executive Dr. Lindsay Malone said “Engaging with Minister Murnane O’Connor is essential as we advance the strategic priorities of KCETB. These discussions ensure that our goals for learners, communities, and the regional economy are aligned with national policy, and they strengthen the partnerships needed to deliver high‑quality, future‑focused education and training across Kilkenny and Carlow.”
As KCETB continues to expand its provision of further education, training, and schools services across Kilkenny and Carlow, it is essential that national policy objectives and local delivery plans remain closely aligned.
Cllr Andrea Dalton said “As Chair of the Board, I welcome the opportunity to engage with Minister Murnane O’Connor to discuss the strategic priorities of KCETB. Strong collaboration between the Board, our executive team, and the Department is vital to ensuring that we continue to deliver high‑quality, responsive education and training that supports our learners, our staff, and the wider Kilkenny–Carlow community.”
This engagement ensures that KCETB’s priorities are clearly understood at national level and that the organisation is well‑supported in delivering responsive, future‑focused education and training.