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More time will be given in the Leaving and Junior cert exams for students with additional needs.

Campaigners had long called for extra time allocations for pupils with dyslexia, dyscalculia and other learning difficulties.

Cathal Crowe who is Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth, says the measure under the RACE scheme will be in place for the State exams next year.

Although its a pilot scheme it won’t be restricted and will be available to all students who need it.

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