TAOISEACH ANNOUNCES NEW EDUCATION CAMPUS FOR MONAGHAN BARRACKS SITE

In a visit to the Co Monaghan VEC Administration Centre this morning, An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen attended a special meeting of the Committee and announced that the former Army barracks in Monaghan town is to be converted into an educational campus.  The €20m development will accommodate Monaghan Institute of Further Education & Training and Coláiste Oiriall as well as a gaelscoil.  This  is a unique initiative and CEO, Martin O'Brien and Committee are delighted that Co Monaghan VEC has been asked to manage the project.