Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein)
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On the point raised by Senator Seery Kearney regarding the HPAT, I do not think it should be that conditional, given the year it has been. Students should just be allowed to carry the HPAT forward.

On the November examinations, there are a few difficulties with them that I do not quite understand. Question choice has been expanded for those who will sit the leaving certificate in 2021. Given that the cohort sitting the November examinations faced the same difficulties, why was question choice not expanded for the November examinations? They also have no opportunity to demonstrate their language skills in an oral examination whereas those sitting the leaving certificate in 2021 will have such an opportunity. Was that considered for the November examinations?