Dáil Éireann - Volume 451 - 30 March, 1995

Written Answers. - Alternative Mathematics.

55. Mrs. O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance if alternative mathematics taken at leaving certificate level will be accepted as mathematics for civil service entry purposes. [6702/95]

Minister for Finance (Mr. Quinn): Most competitions for appointment to [839] the Civil Service do not include leaving certificate mathematics as an entry requirement. Where mathematics is such a requirement the question of accepting alternative mathematics taken at the leaving certificate would be dependent on the level of mathematics required to undertake the duties of the grade.