Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 6 Mar 1990

Vol. 396 No. 6

Written Answers. - Admission to Third Level Courses.

John Bruton

Question:

257 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education the way in which the relative value of grades obtained in examinations other than the Irish leaving certificate, taken in other European countries, is determined for points purposes to determine admission to third level courses in which there is a limited number of places.

Minister for Education (Mrs. O'Rourke)

The assessment of the relative value of results of examinations taken in Ireland and in other countries for the purpose of admission to third level institutions or for entry to particular courses is a matter for the appropriate authorities within the institutions.