Leaving Certificate 2020 Calculated Grades: Statements
Dail Éireann — 2020-10-01
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Norma Foley (FF), Kerry

I thank the Deputy for raising that point. I acknowledge that he is 100% correct that this is an incredibly sensitive and anxious time for the students. At no stage do I want to diminish the anxiety that students are experiencing. I would go beyond that because I know that it is not just the student but the entire family who are drawn into this. I appreciate that all households become involved when a student is taking the leaving certificate examination or any examination. I acknowledge the anxiety that exists. As the Deputy has acknowledged, I have apologised previously and I will continue to apologise for the stress and anxiety that has been placed on students.
On the text message, it was transmitted yesterday to students so that they would be made aware of exactly what was happening. I reiterate that students are the central and principal concern in all of this. I want to abide by that throughout this process. On the specific instance raised by the Deputy of the transmission of an incorrect link, I am not aware of that. I am aware of the text message being sent to the approximately 61,000 students. The issue of an incorrect link has not been raised with me. If that is the case, I am sorry to hear that. I will investigate that with my officials and revert to the Deputy on the matter. I again thank him for raising the issue.

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Sitting date: 2020-10-01