182 Deputy Mary Wallace asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the results of the leaving certificate given to students in August each year can have an added column showing the points achieved for each subject in view of the fact that this could eliminate added stress for the students when trying to calculate their points; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31933/10]

The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations including making arrangements for the marking of work presented for examinations and issuing the results of examinations.

In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.