56 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to recent INTO concerns at the falling number of males entering the teaching profession; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that radical changes are required in the selection process of trainee teachers to reverse this trend; if the requirement of a C grade in leaving certificate Irish is an impediment to males entering teaching in view of the fact that they generally fare worse than females in this subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14345/04]

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56 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to recent INTO concerns at the falling number of males entering the teaching profession; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that radical changes are required in the selection process of trainee teachers to reverse this trend; if the requirement of a C grade in leaving certificate Irish is an impediment to males entering teaching in view of the fact that they generally fare worse than females in this subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14345/04]

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