Call for `science audit' of schools

The Department of Education should conduct a "science audit" of all second level schools to ensure access to technology education…

The Department of Education should conduct a "science audit" of all second level schools to ensure access to technology education for all, Democratic Left has said.

The party's chairwoman, Ms Catherine Murphy, said the absence of facilities such as science labs could work against having enough trained people for technical employment.

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