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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I thank our guests for coming in. It is great to hear feedback from our teachers on the ground about both the junior and senior cycles. They are bringing much experience to the committee and we very much appreciate it. One of the key points I picked out from the three presentations was the need for an advertising campaign around supporting STEM. Mr. Duffy and Mr. Convey both highlighted...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: Maybe it is more about confidence. Previously we had Discover Primary and there was an opportunity through Science Foundation Ireland, SFI, for teachers to get experience in a lab for a week or two in summer. That programme was run previously with SFI. Is it more around confidence for primary-school teachers? Is that the key?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: Things like Coder Dojo are not in every town but we would see them in some of the bigger towns and cities. Is Coder Dojo making an impact for young people as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: It is very true. There is a lot of value to be had. When taxi drivers are mapping their routes, the technology on the dashboard, where does that come from? It is just about showing that it is the bricks and mortar of how we make everything that we use around us. It is all down to science and STEM, and that love and passion of discovery. I very much agree. I think we also had a question...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I might bring it back as a question later if it cannot be answered now. Mr. Convey just mentioned that co-educational settings were really important for STEM. In my own area two separate schools are considering amalgamation. I am just curious about the comment he made.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: More so than an advertising campaign.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: Okay. On confidence in primary-school teachers, is it okay to bring in Mr. Duffy and Mr. Jones? Thank you, Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the speakers and thank them for their opening statements. I appreciate the importance they are placing on STEM. I come from an arts background but I worked in Science Foundation Ireland for a number of years. It opened my eyes to the different careers available to so many young students and the importance of STEM in many walks of life. I like the idea that Dr. Kelly mentioned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: It is great.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I very much agree with regard to lifelong learning. Ireland does not fare so well when it comes to stats in that regard, unfortunately.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: Very true.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: The issues of diversity and bringing women in were mentioned. It is funny because we had teachers here in our first session, namely, maths teachers and different representative groups. They were great speakers and all men. They highlighted that they need more diversity and more women. Coming back to my experience in college, there are many women in arts. I refer to engineering. I have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: That is the great foundation one gets from arts. That is where it comes from. It gives one the confidence to be able to approach all those other sectors as well. I very much agree. We have two or three careers in a lifetime. Why not change sectors and have that broad experience?

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I thank all the speakers for attending. All the members and our colleagues really appreciate it because the speakers are on the front line and see what happens day to day. I acknowledge the remarks of Ms Murphy. She really opened up about her experiences. I thank her for sharing them. It is so valuable to us, those listening to us and those who will be reviewing the proceedings later. ...

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: It is as if it is hiding and the witnesses are detectives.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: The witnesses have spoken about how the person comes first and how they treat the person - the way they approach that treatment and ensure their engagements are heart to heart - to support the person on his or her journey. Services are at the very start, which is a special place to be, but it is also a challenging one. I thank Ms McGillivary. Will Mr. Williams address this issue as well...

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I was wondering.

Joint Committee On Health: Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Aisling Dolan: I thank Mr. Williams.