Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Burke might remember that some years ago when a suicide occurred in Longford, the State Examinations Commission immediately said it would ring-fence that group of students and - I do not remember exactly what was said - treat their papers with some sort of discretion or understanding. It is unfortunate that the commission cannot apply this discretion at individual level where there is documentary evidence to support the trauma a family may be going through at the particular time, particularly where a parent dies. I will always admire my niece for how she came through her leaving certificate, having gone through this day in Dublin, day in Galway, type thing.