“Tens of thousands of Irish students are being left behind in the digital revolution, and are losing out on skills to score the top jobs of the future, according to a confidential new report. Years of under-investment has meant that Ireland has been ‘leapfrogged’ by other countries as young people face a new era of fierce global competition for hi-tech jobs. Government plans for a ‘smart economy’ are being hindered by the shortcomings, according to a confidential draft report …” (more)
[John Walshe, Independent, 10 August]