South East Regional Skills Forum
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From: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
- Published on: 5 April 2022
- Last updated on: 26 May 2025
- What the South East Regional Skills Forum is
- Where this forum operates
- Who is on the forum
- Contact the Regional Skills Forum
- Get the forum's newsletter
- South East Regional Skills Reports
What the South East Regional Skills Forum is
The South East Regional Skills Forum supports businesses in its region to assess and develop skills for their employees. The Regional Skills Forum also brings people together at local and regional level, to identify, investigate and validate skills needs.
This forum is 1 of 9 based around the country.
Where this forum operates
The South East Regional Skills Forum serves the counties of Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary.
Who is on the forum
The work of the South East Regional Skills Forum is supported by key industry, economic and education partners from across the region, who all work together, through the forum in identifying and implementing pro-active responses to address current and future skills needs.
South East Regional Skills Forum members
Industry representatives
| Name | Role and company |
| Paul Cremmins | Forum Chairperson, Engineering Sector |
| Pat Amond | Director, Carlow Toolmaking Ltd. |
| Jacqueline Brown | Learning & Development Manager, Opko Health t/a Eirgen Pharma Ltd. |
| Roseline Dalton | Learning & Development Lead, Boston Scientific |
| Margaret Darrer | General Manager, Dooley’s Hotel Waterford |
| Dr. David Dempsey | Chairperson of South East Offshore Wind Energy Partnership |
| Louise Halligan | Talent Advisor, Veolia |
| Diarmaid Joyce | Senior Manager, CSC Global Financial Markets |
| Joe Mulcahy | Managing Director, Mulcahy Construction Ltd. |
Industry associations
| Name | Role and organisation |
| John Hurley | CEO, South East Chambers (see Note 1) |
| Mairead Crosby | Regional Director, Ibec |
Education and training providers
| Name | Role and organisation |
| Dr Helen Murphy | Head of School of Lifelong Learning, South East Technological University |
| Pauline Egan | Deputy CEO, Kilkenny and Carlow ETB |
| Karina Daly | CEO, Waterford and Wexford ETB |
| Colin Cummins | FET Director, Tipperary ETB |
| Katie Lonergan | Employer Engagement Officer, Tipperary ETB |
| Tim Ashmore | Principal, Teagasc |
| Tommie Ryan | Manager, Waterford Chamber of Commerce and Skillnet |
| Ashling Ward | South East Skillnet Networks |
Statutory agencies and organisations
| Name | Role and organisation |
| Brian McGee | Regional Manager, IDA Ireland |
| Richard Hickey | South East Economic Development Office |
| Catherine Hennessy | Senior Enterprise Development Officer, LEO Kilkenny |
| Rose Slattery | Head of Employer Relations, Department of Social Protection |
| Brian Fives | Regional Manager, Enterprise Ireland |
Notes
Note 1
The various chambers of commerce in the South East are represented by a nominee from themselves.
Note 2
The 5 local enterprise offices (Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Tipperary) are represented by 1 of the heads of enterprise, nominated by themselves.
Contact the Regional Skills Forum
Tell the forum your needs and get a free skills audit.
South East Regional Skills Forum Manager: Edmond Connolly
- Telephone:
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087 831 4729
- Summary:
- The South East Regional Skills Forum serves the counties of Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary.
Get the forum's newsletter
Sign up to the South East Regional Skills newsletter and get skills news and resources for your region.
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South East Regional Skills Reports
Read about South East Regional Skills Reports .