State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Questions (455)

Neale Richmond

Question:

455. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education if arrangements will be put in place to allow students with epilepsy to resit their State examinations in the same academic year should they experience a seizure during their exams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9986/21]

Written answers

Minister for Education

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) 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.