About HITEC
HITEC is a community-based initiative supporting the development
of Information Communications Technology (ICT) within the
home, schools, community groups and businesses.
This project is supported by
ADM/CPA under the EU Peace
II and part financed by the
Irish Government under the
National
Development Plan.
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Chairman:
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Pat O'Leary
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Treasurer:
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Breda Mc Guigan
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Secretary:
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Ben Kelly
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Committee Members:
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Paddy Martin, Claire Cunningham, Dave Phelan,
Dr. Rory O'Hanlon, Allison Cooney
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The aim of HITEC is to increase awareness and use of ICT
in Farney by:
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Demonstrating how ICT can improve the education, work
and lives of those in the community of
South Monaghan.
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Providing groups in Farney, such as early school leavers
with the opportunity to equip themselves with the skills
required for the new economy. (Farney is a collective
term for five parishes in South Co. Monaghan, bordering
the counties of Armagh, Louth, Meath and Cavan.)
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Supporting disadvantaged groups in their quest to gain
employment and participate fully in today's society,
through the use of ICT.
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Providing access to ICT for all the community.
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HITEC would like to Acknowledge the following funders:
AIB Better Ireland Programme
The CAIT
Initiative (Community Application of Information Technology)
Monaghan County Enterprise Board
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For
a summary of activities completed by HITEC since
February 2000,
click here
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