Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

In the light of this being Engineers' Week and in view of yesterday's discussions on education and what Senator White said about the state of higher level mathematics and science at leaving certificate, I draw attention to an interesting proposal made by the engineers that perhaps some consideration should be given to those engineers who are unemployed. It was suggested that they could be given an in-service course on how mathematics should be taught, especially to those students preparing for senior cycle and to study science and engineering at third level. We could bring forward that suggestion. Perhaps the Minister for Education and Science would consider the proposal as it is a concept which should be examined. It might not work but it is worth considering.