asked the Minister for Education if he will indicate the reasons for the delay in the issue of certificates to students, who were successful in the leaving certificate examination held in June, 1947, and if he will take steps to ensure that these certificates are issued without further delay, and also that no such delay will occur on any future occasion.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Delay in Issue of Certificates.
The delay in the issue of the leaving certificates was apparently due to pressure of work in the secondary branch of the Department. These certificates have now been issued to the schools. Steps have been taken to ensure that no such delay will occur in connection with their issue in future years.