The Ombudsman and Commissioner for Education meet with MCAST Principal

The Ombudsman and Commissioner for Education meet with MCAST Principal

Published December 02, 2024

The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, and the Commissioner for Education, Chief Justice Emeritus Vincent De Gaetano, recently met with the Principal of the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST), Mr Stephen Vella. This was the first official meeting between the Office of the Ombudsman and Mr Vella since he assumed his role as Principal in September 2024.

The meeting focused on issues of common interest and explored ways to strengthen the relationship between MCAST and the Office of the Ombudsman. Discussions centred on improving collaboration during case investigations and more effectively implementing recommendations. Both parties committed to enhancing communication channels to facilitate smoother processes and better outcomes.

Through its initiatives, the Office of the Ombudsman aims to provide information about its functions and services to students and academics, particularly by participating in the MCAST Freshers’ Week. Starting next year, the Office of the Ombudsman will be coordinating with Parliament and other integrity institutions—namely, the National Audit Office and the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life—to have a joint, larger stand to provide more information about the role of integrity institutions in society.

Also in attendance were Dr Caroline Demarco, Director in the Office of the Principal and MCAST Liaison Officer with the Office of the Ombudsman, and Mr Jurgen Cassar, Head of Communications and Research.