Move follows criticism from student who was not offered opportunity to resit exam after epileptic seizure
These students will be entitled to apply to defer some or all of their papers, depending on the timing, nature and severity of their condition. They will be obliged to provide medical evidence within five working days of an incident.
Rachel Langan from Athenry, Co Galway, only partially completed the exam as a result of a seizure. Photograph: Joe O'Shaughnessy Minister for Education Norma Foley is understood to have met representatives from Epilepsy Ireland recently, which has been campaigning for a change in the rules over access to the exams.“I feel relieved for all students who are worrying about this in the run-up to the exams,” she said. “It is a massive concern for students with epilepsy, especially. Exams are stressful event which can trigger these conditions.
In the end, Ms Langan said she did not manage to finish the exam and completed just one of the two required essays. It added that further information will be provided in relation to any public health issues, such as Covid-19, that may arise closer to the date of commencement of the exams.
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