State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Ceisteanna (460)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

460. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a student (details supplied) in Dublin 15 with a learning difficulty has been refused a waiver for the leaving certificate when a waiver was provided for the junior certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3557/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

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.