Give 50-somethings a chance

I AM a 52-year-old scientist (Natural Sciences, TCD, 1974). I have been unable to get suitable employment in Ireland with the exception of a stint in AFT Carlow in 1976.

Give 50-somethings a chance
Fri, 04 Feb, 2005 - 00:00

Having reared my only child I decided last year to upgrade my skills by doing a course in applied biology at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa in Cork.

Again I couldn’t get employment, despite the fact that Cork is awash with chemical companies. I am qualified to work as a laboratory assistant.

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