Ireland is now producing more computer graduates per capita than the United States.

Report shows people at the launch of the Comett Programme at the Cork Regional Technical College, which is part of the European-wide development of technology training linking industries with educational institutions.

Fachtna O'Reilly, Cork Regional College, addressing attendees at the event on Irish industry's use of modern technology.

Students on University College Cork (UCC) campus.

Computer department in the college showing students at work.

Dr Seán McCarthy, Minister for Science and Technology, opening the new Computer Science Centre at UCC.

Sean McCarthy addressing the gathering.

The reporter is Tom MacSweeney.

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