Directory of National Voluntary Organisations - Citizens Information ...

members organise lectures, courses and conferences, write briefing papers,
conduct research to aid Feasta’s work and also on behalf of other organisations.
Publications: The Feasta Review; briefing papers relevant issues.
Federation for Victim Assistance
CDP, Rock Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Tel: (066) 711 9830 or 087 294 1470, 10.00am – 12.00pm Mon to Fri
Fax: (066) 711 9830
Email: fedva@eircom.net Web: www.victimassistanceireland.com
Branches: Ballyshannon, Carlow, Enniscorthy, Mayo, Meath, Roscommon/
East Galway, Tralee, Wexford Town
Volunteer-led organisation that provides emotional and practical assistance
to all victims of crime. All volunteers are trained. Victims can leave a message
on either of the above numbers and they will be contacted on the same day
by the branch co-ordinator. The Federation will always refer people to the
relevant agencies when necessary. The Federation is recognised and funded
by the Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime.
FETAC – Further Education and Training Awards Council
East Point Plaza, East Point Business Park, Dublin 3
Tel: (01) 865 9500, 9.00am – 5.15pm Helpdesk: (01) 865 9599
Fax: (01) 865 0067
Email: information@fetac.ie Web: www.fetac.ie
National awarding body for further education and training in Ireland that
gives people the opportunity to gain recognition for learning in education or
training centres, in the workplace and in the community. FETAC’s functions
include making and promoting awards, validating programmes, monitoring
and ensuring the quality of programmes, and determining standards.
Programmes leading to FETAC awards are offered nationwide by a broad
range of providers in diverse settings including BIM, Fáilte Ireland (CERT),
FÁS and Teagasc centres, VECs, adult and community education and training
centres, institutes of technology and in the workplace.
Publications: available on website.
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