State Examinations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 June 2005

Wednesday, 15 June 2005

Ceisteanna (313)

Richard Bruton

Ceist:

313 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that parents of children with dyslexia have to pay up to €600 for an assessment of their children prior to each State examination in order to secure concessions needed by those pupils in respect of the taking of the examinations; and if the State should carry the cost of such assessments. [20266/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

On foot of a Government decision, the then Minister for Education and Science formally established the State Examinations Commission on 6 March 2003. The commission now has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations and this includes the matter raised by the Deputy. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply.