98 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of girls taking higher level physics at leaving certificate level for each of the past 10 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40188/06]

117 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of girls taking higher level chemistry at leaving certificate level for each of the past 10 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40190/06]

146 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of girls taking higher level biology at leaving certificate level for each of the past 10 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40189/06]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 98, 117 and 146 together.

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