Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have to be very clear that the question of access to higher education is a policy matter which is not under my remit but under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. I am aware it is a key of objective of that Department to ensure there is access into either further or higher education for each person who wishes to pursue educational options at third level.

Regarding the leaving certificate, what is being offered this year is different. Again, I have not heard Deputy Murphy reference how he would propose to offer accredited grades given-----

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