IBEC calls for integrated language education policy [eecho.ie]
- Published: 26 September 2011
The Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) has said that Irish workers need to further develop foreign language skills if the country to avoid missing out on foreign direct investment.
IBEC is calling on the Department of Education to introduce a national policy to provide an integrated and coherent approach to language learning.
It says without action, Ireland will be faced with a competitive disadvantage when it comes to attracting investment.
Over 75% of the world's population don't speak English and only 9% speak it as their first language, the organisation has pointed out.
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