John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 632: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level students who took the subjects of physics, chemistry and biology in 2006, 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27659/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The following are the number of second level students who took the following subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 school years. Physics 2006/2007 19,996 2007/2008 20,270 2008/2009 20,207 Chemistry 2006/2007 - 19,358 2007/2008 - 20,123 2008/2009 - 21,177 Biology 2006/2007 - 61,337 2007/2008 - 63,441 2008/2009 - 66,284

The figures for each school year reflect enrolment at the 30th September and are compiled from the annual pupil returns made by each second level school each year.