Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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136. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason post-primary schools were directed to close for summer break on 28 May 2021 given the time already lost by students since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30007/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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Following discussions with the Education Partners it was agreed as part of the accredited grades process, that post-primary schools would close on 28 May this year rather than 4 June in order to complete the work required on accredited grades. The primary focus for the week beginning 31 May is the completion of the work required for Accredited Grades, in order to ensure that Leaving Certificate candidate this year can progress to further or higher education or the world of work.