State Examinations

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Questions (176)

Chris Andrews

Question:

176. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if employers will be entitled to ask job applicants if their leaving certificate was predicted grades or exam based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19243/21]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

An employer has the freedom to set minimum requirements for job applicants. Such considerations relate to the skills and experience that the employer is looking for in relation to a specific role. There is no express regulation in this area.