State Examinations Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Questions (242)

John Lahart

Question:

242. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the examiner for the leaving certificate appeals cannot make a determination on the results of the appeal; the reason the papers must go through a formal process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39392/17]

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.