Further information on becoming a limited company can be obtained by contacting the Companies Registration Office for further information: The Companies Registration Office Parnell House 14 Parnell Square Dublin 1 Tel: 01 804 5200 Fax: 01 804 5222 Email: info@cro.ie Website: www.cro.ie
FUNDING OPTIONS – PUBLIC SECTOR GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS / LOCAL AUTHORITIES / EUROPEAN
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE (DES) The DES is responsible for the administration of public education, primary, post primary and special education. Currently, statutory funds are channelled to adult and community education through several agencies and schemes which include: 1. The ADULT LITERACY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (ALCES) – Under this scheme funds are provided through the adult education boards of the Vocational Education Committees (VECs) to enable disadvantaged adults to pursue adult literacy and community education programmes free or at nominal costs. Currently the Adult Literacy and Community Education Budget stands at approximately €27m. There are thirty-three VECs operating nationally. They are responsible for statutory adult education provision around Ireland. Adult Education and Literacy Officers, Youthreach, VTOS and BTEI Co-ordinators and Community Education Facilitators are in place in each VEC to identify and respond to the learning and educational needs of adults in local areas. They are primarily involved in organising selffinancing education in conjunction with local VEC schools or locally based groups. Community-based groups wishing to provide basic and / or second chance education should contact their local Adult Education Officer (AEO) or Community Education Facilitator (CEF) for information on the funds available in their area. For addresses and telephone numbers, you can refer to the IPA Handbook in your local
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