Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is a reasonable and sensible suggestion. Although the junior certificate is not quite as life forming or life-changing as the leaving certificate, the same principles apply, and we should make allowances for students who are bereaved to allow them to do their exams at a later date. I am glad that change has now happened for the leaving certificate. The Minister for Education and Skills is away at the moment but, when he comes back, I will certainly let him know that the suggestion was made and will ask him to liaise directly with the Deputy.

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