Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The value and importance of the exams at junior cycle level are not in question. Since 2019, the timeframe has changed. Many moons ago, we were looking at September but because of the legal proceedings and that, the issuing of results was around October, just this month. This year, it was right and proper that there were two sittings of the leaving certificate. My view and experience of junior cycle is that it is important that those exams be made available to student and that they have an opportunity to take a State examination at that point in their learning career, learning journey or school experience. It is a good and positive experience for students. There have been a variety of issues this year for the SEC. It is charged with responsibility and has indicated that early next week it will be in a position to give a final date.

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