986. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm if there is a policy in place whereby a definite percentage of students sitting each leaving certificate subject will fail every year; if so, if this is a set figure, or does it change according to the year in question; if this decision is made before the paper is given to the students; her views that this policy discourages students from taking particular subjects, such as honours mathematics, which will have a negative impact on project mathematics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38083/15]

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986. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm if there is a policy in place whereby a definite percentage of students sitting each leaving certificate subject will fail every year; if so, if this is a set figure, or does it change according to the year in question; if this decision is made before the paper is given to the students; her views that this policy discourages students from taking particular subjects, such as honours mathematics, which will have a negative impact on project mathematics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38083/15]

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