Susan O'Keeffe (Labour) | Oireachtas source

The thousands of children who struggled all last year and this year in respect of this examination have been let down. I cannot find words to described how upset I am. I do not know how we can ensure this does not happen again but we should at least have an opportunity to discuss the issue with the Minister. Perhaps the State Examinations Commission should be called to appear before the relevant committee to answer questions. Many documents are published without errors. It is not beyond our capacity to do that.

On tourism, I ask that the Leader excuse me from the Seanad on Thursday so that I can help to celebrate Yeats Day in Sligo, which along with the Lily and Lolly Craftfest is our contribution to tourism. We will be doing our best to draw tourists to Sligo and to entertain local visitors on behalf of one of the greatest Senators who sat in this House.