State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 April 2019

Thursday, 18 April 2019

Questions (113)

Kathleen Funchion

Question:

113. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the proposal to amend the leaving certificate examination grading system to award bonus points to students who study the T1 specification for leaving certificate in order to encourage students to choose this specification in view of the fact that there is no advantage to the students to do the T1 specification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18181/19]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Matters in relation to the development and implementation of new specifications for Leaving Certificate Irish are being considered by my Department and relevant agencies. This includes the matter of measures to encourage students in Gaeltacht and Irish-medium schools to undertake the L1 specification for Leaving Certificate as is set out in the Gaeltacht Education Policy.

These matters are also being considered in the broader context of the review of Senior Cycle which is currently underway by the National Council for Currriculum and Assessment.