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We continue to actively advocate for fair and equitable access to education for students who require supports.
Our CEO Sharon Lane, will attend the Department of Education’s RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at Certificate Examinations) review meeting (Feb 2026), an important step in ongoing efforts to improve access to state examinations.
In recent months, we have engaged with:
Our advocacy priorities include:
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) has announced new interim arrangements for the 2026 Junior Cycle, Leaving Certificate and LCA examinations.
From 2026, many students who already receive certain RACE supports will automatically receive 10 extra minutes per written exam paper (including Paper 1 and Paper 2 where applicable). The aim is to support students in demonstrating their true ability while maintaining fairness across the examination system.
Students who already have approved RACE supports such as:
If a student currently receives one or more of these supports, they will automatically receive the additional 10 minutes per written paper in 2026. Schools do not need to reapply. The SEC will issue updated decision letters confirming eligibility.
The additional per-paper time does not apply to:
Students in the “rest break only” category may be considered under the SEC’s complex case process if schools believe further support is required.
Students with Dyspraxia/DCD will receive the additional 10 minutes if they already have qualifying RACE supports approved.
Many students with DCD use:
Because these supports qualify under the new arrangements, many students with DCD will automatically benefit. However, a diagnosis of DCD alone does not automatically grant extra time. Eligibility is based on the supports approved through RACE, not on diagnosis.
No action is required.
The SEC will:
Schools will organise appropriate examination arrangements.
Please note that Dyspraxia Ireland cannot provide advice on individual RACE cases. For specific queries, please contact the State Examinations Commission (SEC) directly:
Tel 090 644 2700
Website www.examinations.ie
We will continue to keep members informed as our advocacy work progresses and remain committed to working towards a more inclusive and equitable education system for all.
If you would like to learn more or become involved in our education advocacy work, please get in touch via our contact form.
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