Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Aisling DolanAisling Dolan (Fine Gael)
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I suppose equity for all students, and being able to have that connection and structured network set up, is crucial.

I might bring in Dr. Soden, on the IDA Ireland side, as well. It is great to have them all here with us. I come from a small town, Ballinasloe, and I am looking at the Roscommon and Galway regional areas. What I am trying to look at is how we should work to make sure we have students and graduates in our area who can fulfil the future industry need. How does Dr. Soden see companies engaging with schools or through universities? Would it be similar to how Ms McMahon is seeing it?