Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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In the same vein, attracting females into STEM areas continues to be a significant challenge.

During a recent trip by the committee to Munster Technological University, Professor Maggie Cusack made a very important point that STEM learning starts at primary and then secondary level. There is a significant issue regarding females participating in STEM subjects. What measures are in place and what is the Department thinking about to encourage more female participation in STEM subjects? This is and will continue to be a very important area. We need to attract more females. These are just the thoughts of one technological university but I have no doubt that this is a major issue right across the board. The area has mostly male participation. Could the witnesses comment on that?