Ireland at the back of the education class

CRAIG Barrett, former CEO of Intel, has repeatedly pointed out that Ireland must invest a higher percentage of GDP in education and research and development.

We have the lowest investment in education and R&D by comparison with the rest of Europe.

When will the Government learn that without realistic funding in education and innovative research, Ireland will end up as a backward country unattractive to any sort of worthwhile foreign direct investment. The Government itself is sadly deficient in competent people at the helm and in key ministries.