State Examinations Exemptions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2015

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Ceisteanna (420)

Billy Kelleher

Ceist:

420. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider an exemption for persons with epilepsy and narcolepsy who have frequent seizures when sitting State examinations. [19306/15]

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.