Irish education system 'in major need of reform' [schooldays.ie]
- Published: 16 July 2010
The Irish education system is in major need of reform, an expert has suggested.
Speaking at a recent Intel Education Forum at the Science Gallery in Dublin, Jim O'Hara, managing director of Intel in Ireland, said a smart economy must have a 21st century digital infrastructure, strong research capacity and a solid education system.
"In the business world, companies that succeed over time do so because they invest in people. If you think education is expensive, try ignorance," he commented.
Writing for the Irish Independent, John Kennedy, who attended the event, noted that countries generally inject money into education during an economic downturn.
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