Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021
407. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education if early school leavers will be afforded the opportunity to sit their junior certificate examination; if so, when she expects these exams to be held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11114/21]
View answerAs part of the Government Decision on 17 February last, the normal Junior Cycle Examination processes were cancelled.
Given the priority that needed to be accorded to the Leaving Certificate examinations and the challenge associated with running them, it was not considered feasible to run a set of Junior Cycle Examinations also.
This year, early school leavers and adult learners were offered an opportunity to sit Junior Cycle examinations at a later point. Similar measures are being considered for this year.
Schools will shortly be provided with guidance on continuing to engage this year group in online learning and assessment during the period of school closure and through in-person learning when schools re-open.
