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11/11/2014
Forward Planning On Education Needed As Economy Improves - Fine Gael
An emphasis on forward planning for education is needed as economic conditions improve, Fine Gael has said.
The party said that while "great strides" had been made to improve eduction in Ireland, "it is time to plan ahead".
TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly, said that particular attention should be paid to making apprenticeships available to all and providing training for University lecturers.
"Ireland is attracting investment and creating jobs largely due to the fact that we have a highly skilled workforce available. Education has been a key driver in the economic recovery and we need to assure that this continues into the future," Mr O'Reilly said.
Adding: "Ireland is a leader when it comes to education; our 15-year-olds are the 4th best in reading and significantly above OECD average in science and maths, we had the highest ever 2nd level education completion rate of 93%, above OECD average in 2012. Reform is continuing with the publication of the National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy among Children and Young People 2011 to 2020.
"However now is not the time to be complacent. As the economy improves we must be measured and strategic in how we advance our education system. Education is vital to the success of the Irish economy and I intend to work with my Government colleagues to plan ahead and continue to develop this sector."
(MH/CD)
The party said that while "great strides" had been made to improve eduction in Ireland, "it is time to plan ahead".
TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly, said that particular attention should be paid to making apprenticeships available to all and providing training for University lecturers.
"Ireland is attracting investment and creating jobs largely due to the fact that we have a highly skilled workforce available. Education has been a key driver in the economic recovery and we need to assure that this continues into the future," Mr O'Reilly said.
Adding: "Ireland is a leader when it comes to education; our 15-year-olds are the 4th best in reading and significantly above OECD average in science and maths, we had the highest ever 2nd level education completion rate of 93%, above OECD average in 2012. Reform is continuing with the publication of the National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy among Children and Young People 2011 to 2020.
"However now is not the time to be complacent. As the economy improves we must be measured and strategic in how we advance our education system. Education is vital to the success of the Irish economy and I intend to work with my Government colleagues to plan ahead and continue to develop this sector."
(MH/CD)
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