State Examinations Fee Exemptions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Questions (468)

Marc MacSharry

Question:

468. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will direct his Department to refund parents on low incomes with dependent children who could not avail of the State examination fee waiver for medical card holders (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27009/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The 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.