354. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a review of procedures for exam students regarding family bereavements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47372/26]

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) has responsibility for the delivery of the State examinations, including the Scheme of Deferred Examinations which is provided within the policy context of the Scheme of Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations (RACE Scheme).

In view of this, I have asked the SEC to respond directly to the Deputy.