Trinity College Dublin and Church of Ireland College of Education Joint Statement

Posted on: 02 April 2013

Both Trinity and CICE are involved in developing their relationships with other partners following the announcement by the Minister for Education and Skills in September 2012 of his new policy on Initial Teacher Education.  

Both Trinity and CICE entered into negotiations with one another in good faith.  Such good faith was sustained throughout the process. Despite the best efforts of both sides, agreement was not reached. 

Both institutions share a spirit of inclusivity and are respectful of diversity. They would be saddened if the outcomes of these deliberations and negotiations were understood outside of this framework. 

Both institutions regard the new developments as an exciting time of change and progress for Initial Teacher Education in Ireland. 

Both institutions continue to wish each other well in the work that lies ahead. 

Dr Patrick Prendergast, Provost, Trinity College Dublin & Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin

28 March 2013