State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2018

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Questions (197)

John Brassil

Question:

197. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will request the State Examinations Commission to revise the qualifying criteria for the reasonable accommodation at the certificate examinations, RACE, scheme to allow special arrangements for children with processing speed deficits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17554/18]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations. The Commission in this regard operates a scheme of Reasonable Accommodations in the Certificate Examinations.

In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.