asked the Minister for Education the number of candidates who took the higher course Irish paper in the leaving certificate examination in the years 1972 to 1976 inclusive; the number who received a Grade C or higher in those years; and the percentage this represents of the total number who took the paper.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Leaving Certificate Irish.
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The information sought by the Deputy is being given in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Leaving Certificate Examination
Irish, Higher Level
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
|
Year |
Number examined |
Number who obtained Grade C or higher |
(3) as a percentage of (2) |
|
1972 |
7,842 |
5,530 |
71% |
|
1973 |
7,643 |
5,003 |
66% |
|
1974 |
8,402 |
5,371 |
64% |
|
1975 |
8,543 |
5,385 |
63% |
|
1976 |
9,228 |
5,488 |
60% |
Is there any noticeable difference in percentages for the period?
Yes, there is but it is not only in connection with the subject mentioned by the Deputy but in a number of subjects, I am sad to say.
The percentage is going down?