Science course should be taught ‘where possible’

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Science course should be taught ‘where possible’

Dr Danny O’Hare said the Government should borrow to invest in upgrading school laboratories and more students must be encouraged to take science degrees if the country wants to continue attracting foreign labour investment.

He made his comments as the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and the Department of Education remain at odds over the new course for Junior Certificate students.

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