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.
Chairman: |
Pat O'Leary |
Treasurer: |
Breda Mc Guigan |
Secretary: |
Ben Kelly |
Committee Members: |
Paddy Martin, Claire Cunningham, Dave Phelan, Dr. Rory O'Hanlon, Allison Cooney |
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. |
HITEC would like to Acknowledge the following funders:
AIB Better Ireland Programme
The CAIT
Initiative (Community Application of Information Technology)
Monaghan County Enterprise Board |
For
a summary of activities completed by HITEC since
February 2000, click here |
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