State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 June 2022

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Ceisteanna (41)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Ceist:

41. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education if she will review the criteria for qualification for deferred examinations to include students who suffer a serious and urgent medical emergency during an examination for conditions such as epilepsy, appendicitis and heart issues. [34764/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

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.