Joint Committee Meets Phoenix Education Centre on Shared Futures
The Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement engages with East Belfast community leaders at Leinster House today. Deputy Cormac Devlin highlights shared ambitions to empower learners and strengthen families through targeted educational programmes.
Joint Committee Engages Phoenix Education Centre on Shared Futures
Tomorrow, Tuesday 14th July, the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement will convene at Leinster House for a significant engagement session. Chaired by Deputy Cormac Devlin, the committee will meet with Emma Shaw, Director of the Phoenix Education Centre, in Committee Room 1.
Founded in May 2021, the Phoenix Education Centre is dedicated to tackling educational disadvantage in East Belfast. Through tailored programmes and community partnerships, the organisation aims to empower individuals, strengthen families, and enrich the local community. Deputy Devlin expressed his welcome to Director Shaw, noting that the centre's ambitions align closely with the committee's work towards a shared future on the island of Ireland.
The upcoming discussion will focus on several critical areas, including the ongoing educational needs of service users and their integration into East Belfast. Committee members also intend to explore how the centre preserves local heritage and address challenges regarding funding, building resources, and operational necessities. The full proceedings can be viewed live via Oireachtas TV or through the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App.