The results of the leaving certificate were issued to schools on 14 August 2002. At the same time an information booklet on the appeals process was issued for the information of all candidates. This booklet outlined in detail the arrangements for the viewing of scripts and the appeal process, including the importance of applying by the closing date on 4 September 2002.
The Department has a limited timescale in which to process appeals taking into account that every candidate is first given an opportunity to view their scripts before deciding to proceed with their appeal. The Department is aware of the need to process the results as early as possible while at the same time allowing examiners sufficient time to carry out a thorough re-marking of each appeal applicant's work.