Reform of the third level entrance system, matching skills between industry and third level and job opportunities in the internet and gaming industries to be discussed by Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education

Chairman of the Committee Deputy Damien English said: “Despite the economic downturn and high unemployment, some sectors, particularly in the high tech area have said that they are having problems filling certain positions and have highlighted what they say is a mismatch between what industry wants and what the education system is producing. In particular, the computer gaming and internet industries have emphasised that they are finding it difficult to hire suitably qualified people.

Representatives from Irish Universities Association, the Institutes of Technology Ireland and the computer gaming and internet industries will appear before the Committee to discuss the need to ensure there is a better skills match between industry needs and third level graduates.”

This meeting will take place on Tuesday, 4th October, in Committee Room 2, Leinster House 2000 at 2pm.

Committee proceedings can be followed live at:
http://www.oireachtas.ie/ViewDoc.asp?fn=/documents/livewebcast/Web-Live.htm&CatID=83&m=o

For further information please contact:

Ciaran Brennan,
Houses of the Oireachtas,
Communications Unit,
Leinster House,
Dublin 2

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Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education

Membership

Damien English, TD (Chairman)
Ray Butler, TD
Áine Collins, TD
Joan Collins, TD
Michael Conaghan, TD
Barry Cowen, TD
Seán Crowe, TD
Tom Fleming, TD
Brendan Griffin, TD
John Halligan, TD
Seán Kyne, TD
Anthony Lawlor, TD
John Lyons, TD
Nicky McFadden, TD
Mary Mitchell O’Connor, TD
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, TD
Aengus Ó Snodaigh, TD
Willie O’Dea, TD
Brendan Ryan, TD
Brendan Smith, TD
Peadar Tóibín, TD

Senators

Deirdre Clune,
John Kelly,
Michael Mullins,
Marie Louise O’Donnell,
Averil Power,
Feargal Quinn.