State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2022

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Questions (105)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

105. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education if any consideration has been given with respect to students with a diagnosis of dyscalculia being considered for mitigating allowances when they sit their State examinations, similar to other diagnosed disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56851/22]

Written answers

Minister for Education

The State Examinations Commission 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.