Ireland's Stem education 'not fit for purpose'

Ireland does not have an education system for physics and Stem subjects that is fit for purpose, the Institute of Physics has warned. Picture: Larry Cummins

Ireland does not have an education system for physics and Stem subjects that is fit for purpose, the largest professional body for physics in Ireland and the UK has warned.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) made the comments before the Oireachtas education committee which is continuing discussions on reforms to the teaching of science, technology, engineering, and maths (Stem).