Committee Structure
Main Object
The Literacy Association of Ireland (LAI) aims to support and inform those concerned with the development of literacy nationally and internationally (teachers and educators at all levels and in a variety of formal and informal settings), encourage them in reflection and dialogue, challenge them in their practice and give public voice to their concerns through organising bilingual events such as conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and webinars.
Committee structure:
The committee is elected on an annual basis at the Annual General Meeting, which occurs during the Autumn Conference. All current members are eligible to vote.
Current Committee:
Officers
President: Claire Dunne
President Elect: Clara Fiorentini
Past President: Regina Dunne
Treasurer: Sinéad McCauley Lambe
Secretary: Sylvaine Ní Aogáin
Members
Jennifer O'Sullivan
Patrick Burke
Eithne Kennedy
Gene Mehigan
Gerry Shiel
Mairin Wilson
Adrian Lohan
Miriam Colum
Tara Concannon Gibney (FELA rep.)
Shane Casey