Written answers

Tuesday, 8 December 2020

Department of Education and Skills

State Examinations

Photo of Pa DalyPa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein)
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328. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of active lawsuits her Department is currently facing with regard to the 2020 leaving certificate exams and the arrangements for same. [41229/20]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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There is a total of 45 active cases at present.  A lead case has been identified and the substantive hearing in this case is expected to commence today,  8 December.  In addition, High Court decisions were issued in 2 further cases and these are under appeal to the Court of Appeal. The appeal hearing is due to commence on 12 January 2021.

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