Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 September 2021
428. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Education the number of Bills prepared by her Department since 27 June 2020; the number and title of those Bills that included a Regulatory Impact Assessments; the title of the Regulatory Impact Assessments that have been published by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43703/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Education (Leaving Certificate 2021) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021, published on 21 April 2021, is the only Bill published by my Department since 27 June 2020.
A Regulatory Impact Assessment was not conducted in relation to this Bill prior to its publication given the urgency associated with implementing an accredited grades system for Leaving Certificate 2021. There was engagement in the form of briefings and discussions with the relevant Joint Oireachtas Committee and with stakeholders, including students, through the Advisory Group on State Examinations. The Bill was enacted on 25 May 2021.
