Denise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We acknowledge Tara O'Sullivan, congratulate her and wish her the best with her results. The fact that more than 12,000 students signed the petition shows us how worried they are about this exam. We should bear in mind that it is a difficult time for students and their families.

Was there much feedback on the sample paper produced by State Examinations Commission? Was anything flagged when it was sent to schools? What is the average cost of producing State exam papers? Have we ever looked at the commission producing the mock papers for schools? On the feedback issue, the commission went to the membership and teachers. I know students run out the door when the exam is over and it is a few days later that they digest what has happened, but is there any way for their feedback to be taken in? Can the commission provide us with the number of complaints it received, if any, around this particular English exam paper?