Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

Approximately 26,000 certificates have been issued with annotations so it would be highly unlikely the ruling would be backdated, although that would be subject to an appeal. Along with looking at the appeal, because I believe it did not take into consideration the range of accommodations and will have far-reaching consequences, I am also asking the State Examinations Commission to look at best practice internationally and ensure we are in line with that. Our bona fides are proven by the range of accommodations and the growing numbers availing of them.

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