Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

I have made a number of requests, having spoken to senior executives in FÁS and officials in the Minister's Department and others, in an effort to get answers to questions that have been outstanding for some time. I welcome what the Minister is saying and fully support FETAC's actions, as it is very important for it to verify and stand over all the results.

However, are any of the queries being addressed linked in any way to people being recommended for certification who did not actually sit examinations? Can she clarify the situation as regards the 7,700 outstanding certificates? Is it anticipated that the vast majority will pass or are there issues to be addressed in centres other than Dundalk?

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