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Minister for Education doesn't understand CAO system?

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  • 12-08-2009 9:30am
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    myk
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    Twice in two days Batt O'Keeffe has advised those performing well in maths and science subjects in this year's leaving cert to apply for tech and science courses in college. The minister seems completing unaware that the process for applying for places was completed by these leaving cert students months ago.


    Focus on maths failure rate as Leaving results out tomorrow - The Irish Times - Tue, Aug 11, 2009
    He said he would urge students who performed well in Leaving Certificate maths and science to think carefully about courses in the science, technology and engineering sectors.


    57,000 students getting Leaving results - The Irish Times - Wed, Aug 12, 2009
    Minister for Education Batt O’Keeffe this morning congratulated students on their results and told them to be confident in the future. He also called on them to consider courses in the field of science, technology and engineering.
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    "I’d urge students who've performed well in the Leaving Certificate in relevant subjects to consider courses in the science, technology and engineering sectors. These areas offer qualifications vital to economic recovery and growth, with exciting career prospects for graduates," he said.

    Best of luck to all getting their results today.


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    IrishKnight
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    Not trying to defend him or anything, but there it is likely that i) one if you did well in science you already applied for a realted course and ii) what about those who are taking a year out or don't get what they hoped for?

    Having said that politicians can say the silliest things!


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    Kimono-Girl
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    only assuming here but since he has kids who went through the cao system and the fact he was a lecturer in CIT for years im guessing he is aware of the cao system and how it works somehow...:D


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    p1akuw47h5r3it
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    Who gives a **** what he said!!


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    OneArt
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    What a friggin 'tard.


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    Jello
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    He always struck me as a right idiot tbh.


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    andrew
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    "He said he would urge students who performed well in Leaving Certificate maths and science to think carefully about courses in the science, technology and engineering sectors.

    I take that to mean that he encourages students who are currently preforming well in LC maths and science to consider such courses


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    jefreywithonef
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    Maybe he's urging people who have those courses among their cao choices to accept them instead of non-science/technology/engineering courses.


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