asked the Minister for Education the number of girls and boys taking honours mathematics, physics, chemistry and home economics in the years 1985 to 1987 inclusive; and the projected figures for 1988 in the leaving certificate.
Written Answers. - Leaving Certificate Honours Subjects.
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Statistics showing separate figures for boys and girls are not available for the years in question. The following table shows total figures (boys and girls) for the years and subjects requested.
1985 |
1986 |
1987 |
1988 (est.) |
|
Mathematics (Higher) |
6,358 |
6,750 |
7,214 |
7,650 |
Physics |
10,139 |
10,137 |
10,480 |
10,500 |
Chemistry |
10,224 |
10,213 |
10,281 |
10,300 |
Home Economics |
19,188 |
19,461 |
17,975 |
17,750 |