Boston Irish mayor race

Connolly, Walsh show much in common in first debate

Boston Globe-by Wesley Lowery-Oct 16, 2013

Walsh talked about growing up the son of Irish immigrants in Dorchester, ... running in the preliminary endured seemingly endless forums.

 

 

Irish history RTE

Interesting review of RTE Ireland a  Irish history.
The Story of Ireland RTE

Irish forums question OECD PIAAC programme competence.

With global national media using the OECD survey as news.

It appears that it is only the Irish forums who have questioned the credibility of the study and survey.

OECD PIAAC 2013 survey questioned

Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) survey 2013

Background to PIAAC
As part of its Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), the OECD collects and analyses data that assist governments in assessing, monitoring and analysing the level and distribution of skills among their adult populations as well as the utilisation of skills in different contexts.

The Survey of Adult Skills, implemented in 24 countries, and the Education and Skills Online Assessment for individuals are part of the package of tools available to support countries develop, implement and evaluate policies that foster both the development of skills and the optimal use of existing skills.