Pat Carey
Question:149 Mr. P. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in a recent circular issued by his Department in relation to the conduct of the leaving and junior certificate examinations, certificates will bear a comment on the reverse side stating that reading and writing skills were not tested in this particular examination and will carry an asterisk on subjects where this happened; his views on whether this is demeaning to students involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11266/00]