Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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753.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 312 of 9 July 2024, her views on the structure of the planned review of the RACE scheme; if the review will involve a public consultation; and how the views of parents, students and teachers will be incorporated into the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32399/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the State Examinations Commission (SEC) has responsibility for the operation, delivery and development of the State examinations and within that remit, for the RACE scheme. In the context of Senior Cycle Redevelopment, the SEC has commenced work on a comprehensive system wide review of the RACE Scheme and I welcome the SEC's intention that there will be extensive consultation and engagement with as broad a range of stakeholders as possible including young people with special educational needs, their families, and representative organisations.

In regard to the detail of the review itself, I have asked the SEC to respond directly to the Deputy.