Either way you look at it this is a positive indicator of progress in female empowerment, education and employment.

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Thirdly, the more people complete higher education, the less a university degree will provide an indicator of special merit.

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She also called on the Minister for Education and Skills to provide clarity on the position of science as a core subject indicator in schools.

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