Final-year agriculture students in Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) must resit an examination after a paper was compromised.

In a statement, head of school of health and science at DkIT Dr Edel Healy said that on 20 May the college became aware that an examination paper sat by final-year students on one programme on 14 May was compromised.

As a result, all students in the class must now resit the examination on Friday 24 May or at a later date to be decided in August.

Investigation

“DkIT has launched an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding this issue,” Dr Healy said.

“All students affected by this situation have now been contacted and reassured that any repeat exams if required after the August sitting will be scheduled prior to the completion of the autumn exam board process.

"This will ensure that all successful students may be conferred in November as planned.”

Stress

The college recognised the additional stress and inconvenience to students and extended study hours have been provided at the library.

“The protection of academic integrity and assessment is of the utmost importance at DkIT and the institute follows best practice to ensure security of its examinations process.

"As part of the current investigation, an extensive review of our examination processes and procedures will be carried out,” said Dr Healy.

“I would like the thank our students for their continued understanding and co-operation during this process.”