Campaign for dyslexic students to be given extra exam time gains momentum

The lack of extra time in exams is hugely impacting young people in Ireland with dyslexia, dyscalculia and other learning difficulties, according to the Dyslexia Association of Ireland. Picture: Denis Minihane

The call to urgently introduce extra exam time for dyslexic students, whose difficulties are exacerbated under time pressure, has drawn cross-party support.

TDs and senators from across the political spectrum have added their names to a public pledge supporting the introduction of extra time in Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams for dyslexic students.