Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 2 May 2001

Vol. 535 No. 2

Written Answers - State Examinations.

Ivor Callely

Question:

220 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that are proposed to accommodate the junior and leaving certificate examinations; the dates of such examinations; if he has satisfied himself that all the required supports will be in place for the pupils sitting such examinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12430/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods):

The written tests in this year's certificate examinations are scheduled for the period from 6 June 2001 to 22 June 2001 inclusive.

The arrangements for the examinations are as in previous years. I wish to assure the Deputy, all students and their parents that all necessary preparations for the examinations are in place.