asked the Minister for Education if he is aware of widespread criticism regarding the leaving certificate honours mathematics paper set for the current examinations; and if his Department will investigate the matter to find out whether the paper in question was within the curriculum laid down for these examinations.
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I am satisfied that the papers in question were within the prescribed syllabus. No formal complaints in this connection have been received in the Department.
Have the Department made any inquiries regarding dissatisfaction in respect of the examination paper concerned?
The Deputy will appreciate that there is in existence an association, ASTI, who are capable of making known their grievances. No formal complaints have been received in the Department regarding the examination paper concerned.
Did the Department not seek to ascertain the views of the association?
No.