Reintroduction Of State Exam Fees Criticised By Longford-Westmeath TD

Sinn Fein rep Sorca Clarke is slamming fees for the Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams.

A Longford Westmeath TD is criticising the government for reintroducing exam fees for students. 

Families are being required to pay €109 per student to take the Junior exams, while a fee of €116 is being charged for students sitting the Leaving Certificate.

An additional charge of €301 is being applied to any student who needs to retake their Leaving Cert exams.

Sinn Féins Sorca Clarke says families cannot afford another bill reaching their doors:

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