State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 October 2017

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Questions (103)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

103. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of teachers, parents and students about the grading process for students of the art leaving certificate examination when only 1.2% of arts students were awarded a H1 grade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44125/17]

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.

Questions Nos. 104 to 106, inclusive, answered with Question No. 99.