State Examinations Fee Exemptions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2013

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Questions (74)

Andrew Doyle

Question:

74. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason medical card holders are exempt from paying exam fees in secondary schools; if he is considering amending this to include persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19533/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

State Examinations Commission 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.