MINISTER for for Further, Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, was in Tralee yesterday to visit the Munster Technological University (MTU) Tralee campus, Kerry College campuses in Clash and Monavalley as well as Tralee Youthreach centre.
He was joined by Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD on the tour of the educational facilities.
The visit to MTU provided the opportunity for the Minister to meet in person with the President of MTU, Professor Maggie Cusack, Chairman of the MTU Governing Body, Mr Jimmy Deenihan, governors and executive team, Students Union executive, staff and learners.
Later he went to Tralee Youthreach on Rock Street where he met staff and students. Afterwards Minister Harris visited both the Kerry College Clash and Monavalley. He also had a meeting with Kerry ETB Director of FET Owen O’Donnell and CEO Colm McEvoy.