About AONTAS
Minister for Lifelong Learning, Sean Haughey TD, with AONTAS President John Ryan, Director Berni Brady, and Information Officer Jenny Gunning, at the launch of the new AONTAS Resource Pack on November 28th at the Royal Dublin Hotel.AONTAS is the Irish National Association of Adult Education, a voluntary membership organisation. It exists to promote the development of a learning society through the provision of a quality and comprehensive system of adult learning and education which is accessible to and inclusive to all.
The members of AONTAS who now number almost 600 comprise individual, organisational and associate (overseas) members. AONTAS promotes the importance of adult and community education as a key part of lifelong learning. It influences the development of policy and lobbies on behalf of the sector. It facilitates networking among members and supports their work.
Our Work
The Association provides an information referral service to adult learners and the general public, collects data on developments in the sector and undertakes research. AONTAS endeavours to work in partnership with other relevant organisations and Government Departments, and from time to time engages in specific projects designed to support the work of different sectors of the membership. AONTAS also represents the interests of adult learners at a number of important fora.
Membership is open to all organisations, groups and individuals involved in the promotion or advancement of adult education.
For further information about AONTAS see our Annual Report for 2006.
This section of the website answers any questions you may have about AONTAS as an organisation and provides comprehensive information on its history, constitution and services.
It also provides a list of members and information on how to get involved in the organisation. You can view the Annual Report which will give you an overview of the work of the organisation in the last year.
We hope you will find it interesting.
