New secretary for Department

A new secretary-general of the Department of Education and Science has been appointed by the Government

A new secretary-general of the Department of Education and Science has been appointed by the Government. Mr John Dennehy, currently assistant secretary-general with responsibility for primary education at the Department, will replace Dr Don Thornhill who recently became chairman of the Higher Education Authority.

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