State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2020

Tuesday, 28 July 2020

Ceisteanna (536)

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Ceist:

536. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the further delay in leaving certificate results; if the delay will not negatively impact some university offers from the United Kingdom for students (details supplied); the communication she has had with the UK to ensure that students here are not disadvantaged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18929/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The Leaving Certificate results will issue on 7th September 2020. Upon engagement by my officials with UCAS, (the UK equivalent of the CAO), it has indicated that this can be accommodated within their revised timelines for 2020. As a result, Irish students pursuing their studies in the UK will not be at a disadvantage.