State Examinations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2007

Thursday, 8 March 2007

Ceisteanna (266)

Paul Kehoe

Ceist:

268 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the year French and German orals were brought in; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9237/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

Oral examinations in French and in German were first introduced for the Leaving Certificate Examination in 1986. The oral examination carries 25% of the overall marks for Higher Level candidates and 20% for Ordinary Level candidates.