Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy did say it. If he looks at the Official Report, he will see what he said. The board has accepted the court judgment. It has rechecked and made a decision that its executive should review the unacceptable timelines. I have not seen the written judgment, nor have they. Obviously, they will have to see the written judgment, but from my point of view, we are determined to ensure this will not happen again. We have to ensure the timelines will be shortened, while in no way undermining confidence in the leaving certificate examinations process. That is in everyone's interests. The colleges rely exclusively on the State Examinations Commission in their admission policies. They do not have independent admission policies, although they are independent in changing the rules. Tthere is something of an anomaly in that they can change the rules without notifying the commission, but that is their right. I am determined to ensure we will resolve the issue without impinging on the independence of either of the bodies.

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