Joint Managerial Body (JMB)

The JMB represents the Boards of Management of over 400 Voluntary Secondary Schools in the Republic of Ireland. The JMB is the umbrella body for the AMCSS (Association of Management of Catholic Secondary Schools) and the ISA (Irish School Heads' Association) which represents the Protestant Schools in the State.

Latest News

JMB/AMCSS Annual Conference: The 25th JMB/AMCSS Annual Conference took place on Wednesday 2nd May to Friday the 4th of May. Click here to view conference items.

Minister's address Ruairi Quinn, T.D, Minister for Education and Skills (Click here to view the transcript of the speech)	Keynote Address Professor Brian MacCraith, President, DCU
President's address Noel Merrick, JMB	Launch of Catholic Schools-Faith in our Future AMCSS Publication Pat Cox's address at the launch of Catholic Schools: Faith in our Future

Catholic Schools-Faith in our Future
The AMCSS publication “Catholic Schools-Faith in our Future” was launched at our recent conference.
The publication is a collection of essays which mark 25 years of the Association Management of Catholic Secondary Schools with articles from people involved at all levels in Catholic education.  If you would like a copy of the book please contact us.


Report on the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector
The Minister for Education and Skills, Mr. Ruairí Quinn T.D., published the report of the advisory group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector.