State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 January 2021

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Questions (313)

Paul McAuliffe

Question:

313. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education if guidance is available to leaving certificate music students who intend to sing for their practical examination, given current departmental guidelines, which state that singing is not allowed in a school setting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2553/21]

Written answers

Minister for Education

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations.

In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.