462. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline whether any fee exemption or partial relief is available for families with more than one student sitting the Leaving Certificate in the same year, and if she is considering introducing such a measure. [33363/26]
Topics / State Examinations
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsState Examinations
233 questions from 77 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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231 written, 2 oral
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| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 10 |
| October 2026 | 3 |
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463. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is considering a review of the medical card only exemption for leaving certificate fees in light of concerns about its fairness, consistency; and the absence of any exemption or partial relief for families who do not qualify for a medical card. [33364/26]
528. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of sixth-year students exempt from Leaving Certificate examination fees in the 2025-26 academic year on the basis of holding a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29724/26]
529. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of third-year students exempt from Junior Cycle examination fees in the 2025-26 academic year on the basis of holding a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29725/26]
64. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the decision to reinstitute a charge in relation to the junior and leaving certificates. [28420/26]
72. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the mechanisms in place for families and students that are not able to afford the State exam fees for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27967/26]
106. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the recent reintroduction of State examination fees for leaving certificate and junior cycle students in light of ongoing cost-of-living pressures on families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29009/26]
387. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to keep State exam fees. [29473/26]
109. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to address the outcomes of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment final report on junior cycle reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29016/26]
110. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the engagement and outcomes of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment final report on junior cycle reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29017/26]
517. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 1273 of 14 April 2026, if she is concerned that the reintroduction of fees for State exams will act as a barrier to education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28514/26]
518. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 1273 of 14 April 2026, the support available for any student that cannot pay the fee for State exams but does not qualify for a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28515/26]
519. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 1273 of 14 April 2026, if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of secondary school principals in relation to the reintroduction of fees for State exams; the supports that will be in place in cases whereby parents are unwilling or unable to pay these fees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [285…
219. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available for students with a significant ongoing illness who are sitting the Leaving Certificate this year. [27721/26]
1207. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount of money generated each year through State examination fees; the break down on what this money is spent on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23557/26]
1208. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale in bringing the State examination fees back again following the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23558/26]
1238. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for the reintroduction of leaving certificate and junior cycle examination fees for the 2026 academic year, particularly in the context of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis; when this decision was made and the reason it was not more clearly communicated to families in advance; to provide the expected revenue to be generated from these f…
1252. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the financial pressure on working families due to the reintroduction of State examination fees for the 2026 Leaving Certificate (€116) and Junior Cycle (€109); if she is aware of the compounding cost of living crisis, due to the war; and the specific supports that are available to working parents, not qualifying for medical …
1272. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 526 of 24 March 2026, her views on whether the reintroduction of fees for State exams acts as a barrier to education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24166/26]
1273. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 526 of 24 March 2026, if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of school principals in relation to the reintroduction of fees for State exams, specifically in relation to the financial burden this places on families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24167/26]
1274. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 526 of 24 March 2026, the mechanisms put in place for any student who cannot afford the fees for State exams, but do not qualify for an official exemption; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24168/26]
1275. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 526 of 24 March 2026, if any review of the fees for State exams is underway in the context of a significant cost-of-living increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24169/26]
1276. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if any review into the expansion of the exemption from State exam fees is ongoing within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24170/26]
1278. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason oral exams were moved to the Easter holiday break; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24211/26]
1292. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of administration of collect exam fees for State exams. [24276/26]