Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
Skills Needed to Support the Economic Recovery Plan: Discussion
Ollie Crowe (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
I thank the witnesses. When they have gathered the data, they might give the percentage of SMEs that are engaging. It would be helpful. The background briefing highlights the employer's place in improving soft skills for graduates or new entrants to the jobs market. I notice recent comments from Dr. Donohoe. He referred to the leaving certificate and the points race. There are significant issues and, at this stage, it might not be fit for purpose. Dr. Donohoe said that the focus on rote learning was not aiding the assistance or development of these soft skills at secondary level. Will he expand on that, please?
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