New Chairperson Elected to the ETB Board

At the first full meeting of the new Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) held on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, Councillor David Maxwell was elected as the Chairperson.
The meeting was opened by Dr. Fiona McGrath, Chief Executive who welcomed all the members to the new Board with the expectation that the Board and Executive would work closely together over the coming five years for the betterment of education in our region.

In his first address as Chairperson, Cllr. David Maxwell paid tribute to the outgoing Chairperson, Cllr. PJ O’Hanlon, praising his dedication and leadership during his tenure. He also thanked the outgoing Board members for their contribution over the past five-year term. Following his appointment as Chairperson, David Maxwell said, “I am honoured to have been elected as the new Chairperson of CMETB. Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board is a vital organisation serving many aspects of our community. There is important work ahead, and I am committed to ensuring strong governance and oversight. Our mission is to benefit all service users, and I look forward to working closely with both the Executive and the Board to advance CMETB’s strategic objectives in the year ahead.”

The Board members and the Executive team extended their best wishes to David as he begins his new role as Chairperson.

The members of the newly formed CMETB Board are as follows:
Cavan County Council Representatives: Carmel Brady, Damien Brady, Niamh Brady, Brendan Fay, Clifford Kelly, Áine Smith, and Winston Bennett.

Monaghan County Council Representatives: Aidan Campbell, Colm Carthy, Seamus Coyle, Sinead Flynn, and David Maxwell.

CMETB Staff Representatives: Lorraine Fealy and Colm McCormick.

CMETB Parents Representatives: Rory McMahon (One female vacancy to be filled).

Nominated Members: April Anna Barker (Irish Hospitality Institute & The Restaurants Association of Ireland), Irene McCausland (Technological Higher Education Association), Frank McDermott (Aontas), Joe McGrath (National Association of Principals & Deputy Principals), and Peter McVitty (Irish Road Haulage Association).