Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004
272 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide for children for whom English or Irish are not their first language the opportunity to use a dictionary of English or of their native language in State examinations for subjects other than English; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7917/04]
View answerThe issue raised by the Deputy is being considered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC), an independent body established on foot of a Government decision of 6 March 2003. The SEC has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the national certificate examinations. Upon receipt of its advice I will ensure that a further reply will issue to the Deputy directly.
