In response to the RedC poll of parents expressing a preference for primary school types, the Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA), representing member VECs, welcomed the survey result that a very significant 67% of parents with dependent children wanted faith formation and religious instruction for their children to be provided during the school day. Commenting on the IPPN survey results, IVEA General Secretary Michael Moriarty says:

On behalf of the Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA), I welcome the Advisory Group's firm recommendation that the Community National School (CNS) pilot scheme, operated by the Vocational Education Committees (VECs), be maintained and expanded. This model provides the state with a multi- denominational primary school which recognises all faiths and beliefs while seeking to accommodate the main faith groups through faith formation classes during the school day.

The announcement of 219 new major school building projects, starting over the next five years, has been warmly welcomed by the Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA).

Minister Ruairi Quinn's €35 million initiative to replace rented prefabs with permanent classrooms in over 200 schools has been welcomed by the Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA).

The Irish Vocational Education Association is pleased to announce that the Minister for Education and Skills, Mr Ruairi Quinn TD, is to formally launch the Instructional Leadership Programme and its accompanying website, www.instructionalleadership.ie, at a ceremony in the Mount Wolseley Hotel in Tullow, Co. Carlow on Monday next, 5th March, at 10 30am.

The Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA) today welcomed the announcement of the appointment of Seán Ó Foghlù as incoming Secretary General of the Department of Education and Skills.

IVEA General Secretary Michael Moriarty stated that he had worked with Mr Ó Foghlú during his time with the Department Building and Planning Unit, and looked forward to continuing that association over the coming years.

The Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA) today welcomed the Joint Government - Industry ICT Action Plan: Meeting the High Level ICT Skills Needs of Enterprise in Ireland.
IVEA General Secretary, Michael Moriarty says: 'the fact that over 750 places are being made available across graduate skills conversion programmes is very good news for those with interests and aptitudes suited to working at a high level in ICT in a wide range of diverse roles'.

The Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA) congratulates Minister for Education and Skills Ruairí Quinn on his readiness to  reconsider recent budget decisions in relation to cuts to resources for schools  in disadvantaged areas. IVEA General Secretary Michael Moriarty states: