Other “compromised” exam papers were alleged to have been shared with apprentices hoping to qualify as electricians in advance of assessments. QQI confirmed it had in March commenced an independent review of Solas assessments of the electrical apprenticeship programme. The report, finalised in October, recommends Solas improve “the governance of the craft electrical apprenticeship programme”. One Government source described how “there were rumours flying that you could buy an exam paper for €50 the night before an exam”. Mr Lawless asked the Attorney General if the issue should be reported to An Garda Síochána.

Source: The Irish Times November 04, 2025 19:31 UTC