State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2017

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Ceisteanna (213)

John Brady

Ceist:

213. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students over the past five years who have been unable to sit the State examinations due to a family bereavement or illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29705/17]

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.