Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB (DDLETB)

What Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB (DDLETB) does

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) is an Irish statutory education body established on 1 July 2013 under the Education and Training Act 2013 through the amalgamation of Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Vocational Education Committees (VECs), with three SOLAS Training Centres transferring in January 2014. It delivers a full spectrum of publicly funded education and training across 32 locations spanning Fingal, South Dublin, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, serving more than 865,000 people. Core service lines include Community National Schools (primary), secondary schools, Community Special Schools for students with additional needs, further education and training (now unified under the Dublin College brand launched November 2025), 11 Youthreach Centres for early school leavers, Community Training Centres, and employer-facing Services For Business.

DDLETB's operating model is built on direct delivery through its physical campus network, augmented by outreach programmes such as the Reach Fund for community education groups and recurring stakeholder events including the annual Festival of Music at the National Concert Hall. Distribution relies on the ddletb.ie corporate website, social media, and a partner ecosystem spanning SOLAS, the Department of Education, the Department of Defence, the European Social Fund, EUCOPP, Apple (Apple Regional Training Centre), Applegreen, FAI, AsIAm, Variety Ireland, and the National Gallery of Ireland. With 471 employees, the organisation operates at population scale across a defined statutory catchment, with no meaningful private-sector competitor in its core ETB service lines.

Revenue mechanics are entirely public-sector: annual allocations from the Irish Department of Education, SOLAS funding for further education and training, and EU co-financing streams. The customer base is composed of public-facing learners (school-age children, FET learners, Youthreach participants, adult community learners) and a smaller employer-facing segment via Services For Business; there is no commercial pricing model and no disclosed per-learner fee structure, consistent with its statutory remit.

Name

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB (DDLETB)

Legal name

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board

Website

https://ddletb.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB (DDLETB) is an Irish statutory education body operating 32 schools, further education colleges, and youth training centres across Dublin, serving over 865,000 people under the unified Dublin College brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Education and Training Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Bridge & College Readiness (Noncredit) (EDAAAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Further education training
• Primary secondary schools
• Special education services
• Youth training programmes
• Apprenticeships workforce upskilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DDLETB provides publicly funded education and training services across the Dublin region. Its portfolio includes primary schools (Community National Schools), secondary schools, special schools, Youthreach and Community Training Centres for early school leavers, and a unified Further Education and Training (FET) brand called Dublin College serving over 865,000 people across 32 locations.

Product overview

Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB (DDLETB) is an educational organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of education and training services across the Dublin region. The organization operates through its unified Dublin College brand for Further Education and Training (FET) services, alongside Primary Level schools (Community National Schools), Second Level schools, Community Special Schools for students with additional needs, Youthreach programs, Community Training Centres, and specialized facilities such as the Cycling Inclusion Centre of Excellence. DDLETB serves over 865,000 people across Fingal, South Dublin, and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown through 32 locations, offering courses ranging from basic literacy programs to apprenticeships and professional development. The organization also provides Services For Business to support workforce development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community National Schools (Primary Level) Multi-denominational primary schools under DDLETB patronage providing primary-level education for children, with an inclusive ethos across diverse beliefs and backgrounds.
• Second Level Schools (Community Colleges) Post-primary education services delivered through Community Colleges and other secondary schools across the DDLETB region.
• Dublin College (Further Education and Training) Unified Further Education and Training brand bringing together FET courses and programmes across 32 locations in Fingal, South Dublin, and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown for adults and learners.
• Youthreach Education and training programme for young people aged 15-20 who have left school early, supporting skills development for employment or further education, delivered across 11 centres in the DDLETB region.
• Community Training Centres Vocational education and skills development programmes for young people and adults across the DDLETB region.
• Community Special Schools Special schools for students with additional needs, including schools in Belmayne, Lucan, Citywest, and Balbriggan serving students with special educational requirements.
• Cycling Inclusion Centre of Excellence Ireland's first cycling inclusion centre at Collinstown Sports Complex, offering adaptive cycling equipment (bikes, trikes, mobility equipment) and supervised access for children and adults with disabilities or additional needs.
• Services For Business Workforce development, upskilling, and apprenticeship training services for employers and businesses in the Dublin region.
• Youth and Sport Development Service Sports and youth development programmes promoting physical activity and engagement among young people across the DDLETB region.
• Dublin Apple Regional Training Centre Apple Regional Training Centre delivering free professional development courses to teachers to build skills and confidence in using Apple technology (iPad) in the classroom.
• Reach Fund Funding programme administered through Dublin College, providing financial support to Community Education Groups for further education and training initiatives.
• Festival of Music Annual music festival at the National Concert Hall showcasing the musical talent of DDLETB second-level students across Pop, Rock, Traditional, Folk, and Classical genres.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 865,000 people across the region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Gallery of IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Partnership providing tactile and sensory art experiences for blind and visually impaired learners. The initiative includes specially produced raised plates of artworks and multi-sensory elements including smells, sounds, and textures.
• AsIAmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Autism advocacy organisation. DDLETB staff have undertaken specialised training with AsIAm and became one of the first Autism Friendly Town Champions in Clondalkin.
• Variety IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025Partnership with Variety Ireland and Active South Dublin to launch Ireland's first Cycling Inclusion Centre of Excellence at Collinstown Sports Complex. The Bikehub provides free supervised access to adapted bikes, trikes, and mobility equipment for children with additional needs.
• Department of EducationcoreOthers · 1 January 2018Government department responsible for education policy. DDLETB works with the Department on initiatives including Primary Schools Survey 2030 and national education surveys.
• SOLAScoreOthers · 1 January 2018National further education and training authority. Three SOLAS Training Centres transferred to DDLETB in January 2014. SOLAS provides funding through Reach Fund for community education initiatives.
• AppleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Dublin Apple Regional Training Centre delivers free courses to teachers to build skills and confidence in using Apple technology in the classroom.
• South Dublin County CouncilminorOthers · 1 January 2018Local authority partner. Kishoge Community College nominated for LAMA award by South Dublin County Council.
• Department of DefenceminorOthers · 1 January 2018Joint initiative with Department of Defence and DSP for Employment Support Scheme. 25 learners aged 18-24 participated in 10 weeks residential training at Gormanston Army Camp.
• LGMA/County Library ServicesminorOthers · 1 January 2018National protocol for co-operation between LGMA/County Library Services and ETBs. Students and staff from Adult Education Service attend tours of County Library Tallaght.
• European Social FundcoreOthers · 1 January 2018European funding source supporting FAI ETB training initiatives and other programmes.
• Lord David PuttnamminorOthers · 1 January 2018Ireland's Digital Champion visited Luttrellstown Community College to experience the school's digital journey with iPad implementation.
• ApplegreenminorOthers · 1 January 2018Business partner. Applegreen staff attended training at DDLETB Baldoyle Training Centre.
• Government Teaching Transforms CampaigncoreOthers · 1 January 2018Irish Government campaign promoting the role of teaching. DDLETB participates in promoting teaching careers and professional development opportunities.
• Minister for EducationcoreOthers · 1 January 2018Government minister visited Baldoyle Training Centre to show support for lifelong learning and workforce upskilling.
• Minister Emer HigginsminorOthers · 1 January 2018Government minister attended launch of Clondalkin Autism Friendly Towns Programme at Collinstown Park Sports Complex.
• An Taoiseach Leo VaradkarminorOthers · 1 January 2018Prime Minister visited Blanchardstown Adult Education Service.
• An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-RathdownminorOthers · 1 January 2018Attended celebrations at Collinstown Park Sports Complex for Autism Friendly Towns Programme launch.
• FAI ETBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Football training initiative in partnership with FAI providing Local Training Initiatives that blend educational and football development for talented young footballers. Supported by European Social Fund.
• EUCOPP (European Communities of Professional Practice)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017European project with education partners in Norway and Estonia focusing on Healthcare and Childcare vocational areas. Teachers from DDLETB colleges participate in job shadowing exchanges and collaborative professional development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board: Western regional ETB operating schools, FET, Youthreach and training centres under the same statutory model. Comparable ETB peer operating outside DDLETB's Dublin catchment.
• City of Dublin Education and Training Board: Other Dublin-based ETB operating primary, secondary, further education and training services under the same statutory framework. Direct peer given identical operating model, funding source, and overlapping learner catchment within the greater Dublin region.
• Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board: Neighbouring ETB delivering the same statutory mix of FET, Youthreach, second-level, and community education across Kildare and Wicklow. Directly comparable as an ETB peer with similar funding, governance, and service portfolio.
• Cork Education and Training Board: One of Ireland's larger ETBs delivering the full statutory education and training portfolio. Comparable scale and operational complexity to DDLETB despite the geographic distinction.
• Louth and Meath Education and Training Board: Regional ETB offering FET, schools, Youthreach and Community Training Centres. Comparable statutory structure and service breadth, though serving a different (north Leinster) geography.
• Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board: Midlands ETB with the same statutory remit across primary, secondary, FET, Youthreach and community training. Useful peer for benchmarking operational performance and funding outcomes in a non-Dublin context.

Others

• Tusla - Child and Family Agency: State agency supporting children and families including through education-adjacent services. Comparable as a public-sector partner in youth welfare, complementary to DDLETB's Youthreach and youth service programmes.
• Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI): Coordinating body for Ireland's 16 ETBs. Relevant as the representative/coordination layer that shapes shared strategy and policy across ETBs, including DDLETB.

Emerging players

• Skillnet Ireland: National workforce upskilling agency funding enterprise-led learning networks. Overlaps with DDLETB's Services For Business and apprenticeship offering, competing for employer training mandates.

Broad incumbents

• SOLAS: National further education and training authority that funds and oversees the 16 ETBs, including DDLETB. Comparable as the system-level architect of FET funding, programmes, and policy that DDLETB executes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZAIF4Cg9tPtUTyDLKI9LXw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ddletb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dublin-and-dun-laoghaire-etb-ddletb
• Instagraminstagram.com/ddletb

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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