Tom Fleming
Ceist:198. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who is currently sitting the leaving certificate examination and is severely disadvantaged for authorised support for reader and scribe aid, as a valid application for same was refused and subsequently refused on appeal, despite the fact that an independent assessment by a reputable and qualified agency that was submitted to the appeals board recommended a need for these supports and the case was finally appealed to the Ombudsman for Children, who, unfortunately, because of the Department's guidelines could not carry out its function due to non-discretion to overturn the decision, but the ombudsman did advise the State Examinations Commission that cognisance should be taken of this student's dyslexia, which inhibits this student's ability for self-expression in a justifiable manner in the examination process; if she will intercede and make the necessary allowance which the ombudsman recognised was necessary and which the ombudsman conveyed to the State Examinations Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22816/15]
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