asked the Minister for Education if a regional quota system and a preference for persons from Irish-speaking areas still operate in examinations for entrance to the preparatory colleges.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Entrance Examinations for Preparatory Colleges.
One quarter of the total number of vacancies arising in each year in the preparatory colleges are reserved for candidates from the Gaeltacht. These reserved places are apportioned between the candidates from the three provinces on a quota system.