Conference Programme 2022
Day 1
09:00
O'Reilly Hall
Registration, Exhibition Visit & Networking Breakfast sponsored by Portakabin
EduBreakfast brings together all delegates, visitors, exhibitors, and speakers in a social environment. A complimentary breakfast is provided from 09:00 to 09:45 on Day 1 (29 November) of the event. E...
10:00
Stage 1
Welcome Address
Opening address with introduction to the Department of Education and welcome to the Conference.
Chair
Hubert Loftus Assistant Secretary - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
10:15
Stage 1
Inspiring School Design
Schools must be designed to be used creatively and imaginatively; where learning is not exclusively confined to formal teaching spaces. Learning, social interaction and a sense of belonging come toget...
Speakers
Edel Tobin Director - Simon J Kelly Architects
Shane Hallahan Principal - Presentation Secondary School Kilkenny
Ruth O’Herlihy Director - McCullough Mulvin Architects
Pat Curran Principal - St Angela’s College
Helen Taylor Director of Practice - Scott Brownrigg
Dr Sharon Wright Senior Associate - the-learning-crowd
Chair
Margaret Brennan Senior Architect - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
11:30
O'Reilly Hall
Conference Session Break & Exhibition Visit
12:00
The Learning Hub
Realising the Benefits of Modular in Education
CPAC modular have over 40 years’ experience in the successful delivery of projects using offsite structural solutions. Our presentation will outline the design and construction drivers within the ed...
Speaker
Simon Huxley Structural Engineer - CPAC Modular
Stage 1
Climate & Energy
Bringing together, the voices of Student, School Management, Energy Training and Educators, Policy Developers and Implementers. This session will focus on the journey towards zero carbon, energy effic...
Speakers
Heather Doyle Student
Michael Walsh Senior M&E Engineer - Department of Education
Leona De Khors Assistant Principal Officer - An Roinn Oideachais/ Department of Education
Alan Ryan Programme Manager - Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Colm Mac Cinna BA (Hons), M.Ed Educational Management, H.Dip in Ed. School Principal - St. Mary’s BNS Monaghan
Chair
John Dolan BEng (Hons), M.Sc. Fire Eng, H.Dip, CEng, MIEI Technical Manager, Planning & Building Unit - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
Stage 2
Procurement Strategy for School Buildings (Green Procurement)
Public Procurement is an essential element to the ongoing operational management of our primary, second and third level institutions and is a crucial pillar to the successful expansion of our building...
Speakers
Ronan Farrell Director - Schools Procurement Unit
Paul Sheridan Construction Industry Federation
Fiona Thomson Procurement Officer - University College Cork
David O’Brien Chairman of the Government Construction Contracts Committee - OGP
Chair
David Skene Senior Civil & Structural Engineer - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
13:00
Stage 1
Minister Address
An Roinn Breisoideachais Oideachais | Department of Education
Speaker
Norma Foley Minister for Education - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
13:15
O'Reilly Hall
Lunch & Exhibition Visit
14:30
The Learning Hub
Modular Matters – Discover the Potential of your Learning Space
One of the biggest challenges for schools and colleges is delivering improvements to their estate without disrupting students and their learning. With modular solutions, entire buildings can be constr...
Speaker
Greg Maher Education and Healthcare Specialist - Portakabin Ireland
Stage 1
Project Ireland 2040
Speakers
Murty Hanly Acting Principal Officer | Forward Planning & Site Acquisitions - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
Eoghan Ryan Director of Services – Planning and Strategic Development - Kildare County Council
Kevin Meaney Principal Officer, National Investment Office - Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Paul Hogan Chief Planner - Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government
Chair
Valerie Kirwan Principal Officer - Planning and Building Unit - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
Stage 2
Inclusive Design Principles for SEN in Schools
Inclusive school designs are developed carefully, in close consultation with stakeholders. Through engagement with teachers, specialists, parents and the pupils themselves – we learn from their expe...
Speakers
Jonathan Nugent Associate Architect - BDP Ireland Studio
Karen Byrne Principal - St Michael’s House Special NS, Skerries
Emily Power Architect - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
Padraic Flood Senior Project Manager - KSNPM
John Kearney CEO - NCSE
Lee Rodgers Principal - St. Patrick's School Enniscorthy
Ailish Drake Director - Drake|Hourigan
Conor Hourigan Director - Drake|Hourigan
Chair
Karen Hawkshaw Senior Architect, Planning & Building Unit - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
15:15
The Learning Hub
The Importance of Briefing
THE IMPORTANCE OF BRIEFING making space for learning: connecting pedagogy to design. The Importance of Briefing will highlight the critical work undertaken by the Department of education in developing...
Speakers
Scott Dickson Associate Director - Atkins- Margaret Brennan Senior Architect - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
15:45
O'Reilly Hall
Conference Break & Exhibition Visit
16:15
Stage 1
Closing Keynote: Responding & Adapting to current Challenges
This session will provide a sharing of experiences and challenges in respect of school accommodation across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and England. Challenges including capacit...
Speakers
Dr Suzanne Kingon Director of Investment & Infrastructure - Department of Education (NI)
Neal O’Leary Programme Director Sustainable Communities for Learning - Welsh Government
Crawford Wright Head of Architecture and Design - Department for Education
Chair
Áine Cusack Principal Officer - Schools Capital Appraisal Section - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
17:00
O'Reilly Hall
Networking Drinks Reception sponsored by Cpac Modular
EduFest brings together all delegates, visitors, exhibitors, and speakers in a social environment in the central catering area. Complimentary drinks are provided from 17:00 to 18:00 on Day 1 (29 Novem...
Day 2
09:00
O'Reilly Hall
Registration & Exhibition Visit
09:45
Stage 1
Minister Address
An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Welcome address with emphasis on the...
Speaker
Simon Harris Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
10:00
Stage 1
Keynote: Introduction to DFHERIS
Introduction to DFHERIS including the role and responsibilities in funding and policy creation in the higher and further education and research sectors.
Speaker
Paul Lemass Assistant Secretary - Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
10:30
O'Reilly Hall
Conference Session Break
11:00
The Learning Hub
Acoustic Design of Schools, including Assisted Learning Needs + the results of the Schools International Survey
This presentation demonstrates the advantages to students and teachers alike, of an optimal acoustic learning environment to meet the acoustic design of schools standard for all, with solutions for: e...
Speaker
Shane Cryer Concept Developer - Saint-Gobain Ecophon
Stage 1
Inspiring Tertiary Education Spaces
Further and Higher Education Infrastructure and systems must be designed to be inclusive, responsive, accessible and connected to society. Investment in infrastructure should reflect the diversity of ...
Speakers
Eamonn Dunican Principal Officer - Capital Programmes Unit - An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Ger Casey Chief Executive Officer - Grangegorman Development Agency
Aoibheann Ní Mhearáin Technical Advisor - Higher Education Authority
Martin G. O’Brien Chief Executive - Louth and Meath Education and Training Board- Dr. Avril Behan Director of the FET College of the Future - SOLAS
Stage 2
Department of Education Delivery Programmes
Part One - Introduction and overview of large-scale school building designs being delivered under the Department of Education delivery programmes as part of the commitment under the NDP plan. The spea...
Speakers
Ursula O’Reilly Senior Architect - Department of Education
Richard Rice Director & Architect FRIAI - Healy Partners Architects
Brendan Waldron School Principal - Coláiste Chiaráin, Athlone
Will Gleeson Associate Director - Coady Architects- Matt MacDonagh-Dumler Director - mgné architects
Chair
Stefan Matthews Technical Manager - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
11:30
The Learning Hub
Why MMC? Why Not?
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) includes many emerging systems and technologies, and whilst they may not be a panacea for the multifarious shortcomings in the construction industry, the opportuni...
Speakers
Emma-Louise Hannigan Associate - HLM Architects
Anne Daw Associate, Head of MMC Delivery - HLM Architects
12:00
O'Reilly Hall
Coffee Break and Networking – Day 2
12:30
The Learning Hub
Stage 1
Universal Design in Education across the Human Life Course
Universal Design in Education across the Human Life Course: Chair, Dr Gerald Craddock Designing the environment for children and teenagers to access and participate in Educational Settings: Tom Grey, ...
Speakers
Dr Anna Kelly Director, UCD Access & Lifelong Learning - University College Dublin
Margaret Kinsella Senior Lecturer - TU Dublin, Blancherstown Campus
Dr Rory O Sullivan Principal - Killester & Marino College of Further Education
Tom Grey Course Director Fire Safety Practice - TrinityHaus
Chair
Dr Gerald Craddock Chief Officer - Centre for Excellence in Universal Design at National Disability Authority
Stage 2
Department of Education Delivery Programmes
Introduction and overview of large-scale school building designs being delivered under the Department of Education delivery programmes as part of the commitment under the NDP plan. The speakers and pa...
Speakers
Eamon Murphy Head of Capital and Procurement - Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board
Mark Lacey-Avila Senior Architect, Planning & Building Unit - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education- Crawford Wright Head of Architecture and Design - Department for Education
Ian Naylor Head of DRU - Department for Education
Julian Pringle Senior Quantity Surveyor, Planning & Building Unit - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
Chair
- Stefan Matthews Technical Manager - An Roinn Oideachais | Department of Education
13:30
O'Reilly Hall
Lunch Day 2
14:30
Stage 1
Estate Management
Managing your Estate effectively will help save money and ensure you have a healthy, safe and sustainable environment. In this session we will have speakers from Department of Education in the UK (DfE...
Speakers
Lindsay Harris Deputy Director - Capital Strategy & Intelligence, Department for Education
Mark Poland Director of Estates - University College Cork
Mary Daly Estates Manager - Atlantic Technological University Donegal
Bernard Pierce Project Lead - HSE Capital & Estates ICT Project
Chair
Mark Kelly Technical Manager, Planning and Building Unit - Department of Education
Stage 2
Digital Transformation and the Future Education Campus
Enriched Information Management and Learning Management Environments, and the implementation of digital technologies in the planning, design, delivery and operation of the tertiary education campus of...
Speakers
Conor Sreenan Director of Strategy & Design - GDA- Dr. Avril Behan Director of the FET College of the Future - SOLAS
- Mike Clark Director of Campus Infrastructure - Trinity College Dublin
PJ Rudden Chair: Innovation and Digital Adoption Sub Group - Construction Sector Group (CSG)
Professor Padraig Dunne School of Physics - UCD
Chair
Ross McNamara Senior Architect - An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
