Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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401. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected date for the results of the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17014/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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A system of Calculated Grades was put in place by my predecessor due to the inability to run the normal Leaving Certificate examinations. The purpose of this process is to allow as many students as possible to progress to employment, further education and training, or higher education in a way that is fair and equitable to all Leaving Certificate students.

The results of the Calculated Grades will issue on Monday 7 September which, given the need for robust quality assurance procedures, is as close to the traditional date of release of Leaving Certificate results as is achievable. This date is early enough to allow students to receive Round 1 UCAS offers. Round 1 CAO offers will issue on 11th September. The means by which the results will be communicated to the students will be discussed with education stakeholders over the coming weeks and will be advised to students in advance.

Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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402. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which communication of 2020 leaving certificate results will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17015/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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A system of Calculated Grades was put in place by my predecessor due to the inability to run the normal Leaving Certificate examinations. The purpose of this process is to allow as many students as possible to progress to employment, further education and training, or higher education in a way that is fair and equitable to all Leaving Certificate students.

The results of the Calculated Grades will issue on Monday 7 September which, given the need for robust quality assurance procedures, is as close to the traditional date of release of Leaving Certificate results as is achievable. The means by which the results will be communicated to the students will be discussed with education stakeholders over the coming weeks and will be advised to students in advance.