Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I cannot disagree with any of the points made by the Deputy. We have made enormous strides in terms of technology over a long period but particularly in the last couple of years. We have seen the enormous benefits. If we are to follow through and build on that, we need to take the next step. The State Examinations Commission is charged with conducting examinations and has ultimate responsibility for them.

The Deputy made a very clear point.

The rates review is linked with senior cycle reform. It is to give maximum opportunity to students to be the best they can be in any situation, most notably in examinations. I ask the Deputy to leave it with me. I will take this with me and see where the scope and potential lie. I do not want to lead the Deputy astray and say it is within my gift because it is not entirely, and it is within the State Examinations Commission. However, it is a fair point that is being raised. Other points have been made regarding the accessibility of examination papers. On the points that have been raised with me in that regard, the commission has a duty to protect the examinations, but there is always a way.