State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 February 2021

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Ceisteanna (168)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Ceist:

168. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if the deadline can be extended for applications from external candidates to sit the leaving certificate in 2021 in view of the extraordinary circumstances of Covid-19 and the recent decision on the leaving certificate. [10752/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) 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.