asked the Minister for Education the reason for the different application forms for examinations for the leaving and intermediate certificates in the case of boys and girls; and whether such distinctions are necessary any longer.
Written Answers. - Examination Application Forms.
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Separate application forms for boys and girls are used for the purpose of calculating the number of boys and the number of girls taking the various subjects in the examinations, and their results. Such statistics are essential for information in regard to differences in subject choices between boys and girls.