Dr. Peter Cullen:

I am not sure what the reasons are, to be frank. Before coming here today, I had a chat with somebody from one of the ETBs. I suspect from our conversation that it is a combination of things. We need to look at promotion, which is one of these factors. We also need to look at recognition and ask if this qualification is getting due recognition in the higher education institutions.

The issue of bonus points was also raised with me. People will get bonus points if they do well in higher maths in the leaving certificate but they do not get such points for this. There are a few different things that we need to look at to try to take advantage of the opportunity this provides.