By: John Ryan

John Ryan — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:14:24 +0000

I read with great surprise that Patrick Collison set up his first office in the National Technology Park. When I click on the link I get Shannon Development. I met the Collison brothers when they set up their first office. They told me at the time that they were renting from P J Noonan at the National Technology Park. They said that Mr. Noonan had given them a very good deal to get them started. I can’t understand why they never mention a word of thanks publicly for Mr. Noonan. Patrick was speaking on TV on Saturday night and he was saying how narrow minded the Irish are. I wonder why Patrick has forgotten so fast who helped him get started. Mr. Noonan helped me to get started some years ago. Thank you. John Ryan

By: Ann Marie

Ann Marie — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:27:31 +0000

I do think more relevant work-related subjects should be added to the Leaving Certificate curriculum. The course should be flexible to take account of changes in the real world re:getting and creating employment. Patrick Collison is a good example of using iniative to get ahead. If Ireland is to create a science-based economy then this is the type of people that should receive financial backing. It is up to the government to think on a grander scale when it comes to this kind of investment. BTW – good to see a website like this that gives up-to-date info on what’s happening in science in Ireland – not enough info out there!
Ann Marie

Comments on: Patrick Collison: Coder For Change

By: John Ryan

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