Sir, - Regarding the recent discussion concerning the lack of interest shown by young people in Science subjects, in the end, that's all it is, talk. And as we all well know, talk is cheap. So are scientists. A person with a B Com or an equivalent degree can earn twice the salary of a scientist with a PhD. Small wonder that the young people are not interested. Could you blame them? - Yours, etc.,
Unsionn O'Maoltuille, Beaumont, Dublin 9.