Wednesday, 7 April 2010
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the high-tech sector, today welcomed the statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Education Mary Coughlan that she supports the reintroduction of bonus points for higher-level leaving certificate maths. ICT Ireland has been calling for the reintroduction of bonus points over recent years and today urged the minister to facilitate the change at the earliest opportunity.
ICT Ireland Director Paul Sweetman said: “The reintroduction of bonus points will send a clear signal to national and international industry leaders that Ireland is serious about developing a smart economy.
"Higher-level maths provides students with key skills needed for the high-tech jobs Ireland is working to attract. The opportunity of achieving bonus points will encourage more students to take the course."
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