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Monday, January 21st, 2013: The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., today addressed Music Education Partnerships participating in Music Generation – the U2 and Ireland Funds’ supported National Music Education Programme, initiated by Music Network.
Chairman of Music Generation, Tony Ó Dálaigh said, “Today’s event, which coincides with Music Generation reaching the half-way point of its first five-year phase, marks a significant milestone in the development of Music Generation. I would like to acknowledge the role and commitment of so many critical stakeholders to the process - U2 and The Ireland Funds, Music Network, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships now established in ten areas of the country over the last eighteen months. A brighter musical future is indeed on the horizon for thousands of children and young people.”
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Note to editors
Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme, initiated by Music Network and funded by U2 and The Ireland Funds, together with a range of local partners. Music Generation helps children and young people access high quality subsidised music education in their local area.
Music Network established Music Generation on receipt of a €7 million donation in 2009 from U2 and The Ireland Funds, following a ten year campaign for the development of a national system of music education in Ireland. Carlow, Limerick City and Offaly/Westmeath were recently selected for participation and join Cork City, Laois, Louth, Mayo, Sligo and Wicklow where the programme is now operational.
Music Generation works closely with the Department of Education and Skills who have committed to continuing to develop and sustain the Music Education Partnerships with Exchequer funding in future years when the donations cease. Visit www.musicgeneration.iefor further information.
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