Cavan/Monaghan Fianna Fáil TD, Brendan Smith has welcomed the confirmation by Teagasc that they have now received approval for the appointment of 20 two-year contract teachers.  He added that this will enable the creation of more ‘Green Cert’ places right away.

“I had raised with the Department and with the Director of Teagasc the need to make these additional appointments in view of delays that have been occurring in people getting places on courses.  These new appointments will enable the provision of additional courses to deal with a strong demand for placements such as Ballyhaise Agricultural College” stated Brendan Smith TD.