Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

A number of questions have been asked already. The student population at both leaving certificate and junior certificate level is going to increase. At the moment, there is an issue with the junior certificate. What is the commission putting in place to ensure the same issue does not arise with regard to the leaving certificate next year or the year after? If there is a shortage of examiners for junior certificate, which is an issue the commission has seen for a number of years, what reassurance can the witnesses give the committee that leaving certificate results will not be delayed until the end of August or early September next year or the year after? They will be aware of the problems that would cause with third level placements and so on.