Frequently Asked Questions

Vacancies may arise throughout the year. Posts may be advertised in local and national print media and through social media channels. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board utilises an e-recruitment package for recruitment of new employees and to handle applications for internal post promotions. The recruitment page of this website has more information.

Visit learningandskills.ie  for details of all our courses. Our Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service can be contacted on 1800 70 70 77 or by emailing coursechoices@lcetb.ie

Night courses generally commence towards the end of September/early October in some of our schools and colleges of further education. Classes may also take place in January/February. See course search (http://learningandskills.ie/our-courses/ ) for details of all our courses. It is advisable to contact the College/Centre you intend enrolling in, as each College/Centre has varying start dates. 

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board does not process grants for new course applicants. Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is the single awarding authority for all new student grant applications. The SUSI helpdesk is available Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm on 0761 08 7874, or alternatively visit the SUSI website for more information.

See the Higher Education Authority for details of financial supports available to students attending higher education courses. For information about grants for PLC courses, see the SUSI website. Information on financial help for children going to primary or secondary school is available here.

If you have lost or misplaced your certificate of results, you may apply to the State Examination Commission  (SEC) for a statement of results. The SEC may charge a fee for this service. 

Since 1st May 2013 all ETBs are subject to review by the Office of the Ombudsman.

Freedom of Information

Click here for details of how to make a Freedom of Information Request.

A list of the fees that apply is available under the List of Fees on our FOI page here.

Yes. Under the Act, the person who has requested the information has the right to appeal an FOI body’s decision – firstly to a more senior staff member within the FOI body, then the staff member who made the original decision (referred to as an Internal Reviewer), and then to the Office of the Information Commissioner if the decision is still not satisfactory. The Information Commissioner’s decision in this instance is binding. 

A large amount of information about the authority and its functions is publicly available without the need to make a Freedom of Information request. Those seeking information should, in the first instance, consult our FOI Publication Scheme here, or contact Corporate Services corporateservices@lcetb.ie or call 061 442100. You can also make direct contact with staff in relevant departments. Contact details for each department can be found here. 

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