Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2022
229. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education when she will be able to provide a definite date for the Leaving Certificate results given that the exams are now over and students are very concerned that they will miss out on college places abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36860/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe State Examinations Commission, SEC, has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the Leaving Certificate examinations. The SEC confirmed in June that it intends to issue the Leaving Certificate 2022 results on Friday, 2 September. The intended date is in line with the date that Leaving Certificate results issued to students in both 2020 and 2021.
Over the past two years, by working collectively with education stakeholders, it was possible for the further and higher education system to respond to the needs of students wishing to continue their education and training. I am confident this will be the case again in 2022.
In similar fashion to the past two years, contacts with international counterparts are also taking place and will continue over the summer to ensure Irish students continue to have all options available to them. I have written to my European counterparts to seek support and flexibility from universities on the admission dates process for Irish students who are awaiting their Leaving Certificate 2022 results.
