State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 June 2012

Thursday, 28 June 2012

Questions (80)

Brendan Smith

Question:

80 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers employed as superintendents in this year’s State examinations; the number of retired teachers employed to conduct the oral examinations; the number of retired teachers employed to correct examination papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31356/12]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations. This includes the employment of superintendents for the examinations. In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.