# Leaving Cert Home Economics: Home Design & Management questions > Every Leaving Cert Home Economics exam question on Home Design & Management, grouped by level and year. Questions come from the official State Examinations Commission papers; every PDF link opens the original on examinations.ie. Canonical: https://examai.ie/past-papers/leaving-cert/home-ec/topic/home-design-management Elective 1: house design and interiors, building services (heating, lighting, water, electricity), appliances and home safety. 69 past Home Economics questions on this topic, spanning 2015 to 2026, grouped by year. Each links to its exact page in the official paper and marking scheme. ## Higher Level ### 2026 - Q1 (80 marks): housing policy, renewable energy - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2026/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2026/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=17) - Q10 (6 marks): microwave oven - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2026/LC098ALP014EV.pdf#page=6) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2026/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=8) - Q11 (6 marks): labelling, consumer legislation - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2026/LC098ALP014EV.pdf#page=6) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2026/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=8) - Q13 (6 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2026/LC098ALP014EV.pdf#page=7) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2026/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=9) ### 2025 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2025/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2025/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=19) - Q4 (50 marks): environmental responsibility, consumer protection - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2025/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2025/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=17) ### 2024 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2024/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2024/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=18) - Q12 (6 marks): refrigeration, home management - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2024/LC098ALP014EV.pdf#page=6) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2024/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=10) - Q14 (6 marks): consumer studies, sustainability - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2024/LC098ALP014EV.pdf#page=7) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2024/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=10) ### 2023 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2023/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2023/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=18) ### 2022 - Q1 (80 marks): energy - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2022/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2022/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=18) - Q4 (50 marks): mortgages, consumer legislation - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2022/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2022/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=16) - Q4 (80 marks): vegetables, food preservation, coeliac disease - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2022/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=8) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2022/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=28) - Q13 (6 marks): consumer legislation - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2022/LC098ALP014EV.pdf#page=7) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2022/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=10) ### 2021 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2021/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2021/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=18) - Q10 (6 marks): food storage - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2021/LC098ALP014EV.pdf#page=6) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2021/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=8) - Q13 (6 marks): social studies - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2021/LC098ALP014EV.pdf#page=7) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2021/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=9) ### 2020 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2020/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2020/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=19) - Q4 (50 marks): consumer law, environment - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2020/LC098ALP039EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2020/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=16) - Q11 (6 marks): household finance - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2020/LC098ALP014EV.pdf#page=6) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2020/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=8) ### 2019 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2019/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=9) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2019/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=16) - Q7 (6 marks): nutrition - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2019/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2019/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=6) - Q10 (6 marks): microwave oven - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2019/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2019/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=6) ### 2018 - Q1 (80 marks): homelessness, sustainable energy - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2018/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=9) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2018/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=17) - Q9 (6 marks): textiles, fabric finishes - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2018/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2018/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=6) ### 2017 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2017/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=9) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2017/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=18) - Q2 (40 marks): textiles, fashion, fibres - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2017/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=10) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2017/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=21) - Q4 (50 marks): mortgages, social studies - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2017/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=8) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2017/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=15) ### 2016 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2016/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=9) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2016/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=18) - Q11 (6 marks): textiles, fabric properties, labelling - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2016/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2016/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=7) ### 2015 - Q1 (80 marks): plastics - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2015/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=9) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2015/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=16) - Q3 (6 marks): nutrition, biological functions - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2015/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=2) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2015/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=4) - Q11 (6 marks): refrigeration - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2015/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2015/LC098ALP000EV.pdf#page=6) ## Ordinary Level ### 2026 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2026/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2026/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=15) - Q4 (80 marks): pregnancy, online shopping, insurance - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2026/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=8) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2026/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=21) - Q12 (6 marks): energy labelling, consumer information - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2026/LC098GLP014EV.pdf#page=6) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2026/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=8) - Q14 (6 marks): fabric properties, textiles - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2026/LC098GLP014EV.pdf#page=7) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2026/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=8) ### 2025 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2025/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2025/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=16) - Q12 (6 marks): textiles - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2025/LC098GLP014EV.pdf#page=6) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2025/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=9) ### 2024 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2024/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2024/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=16) - Q4 (80 marks): milk, dairy, marriage - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2024/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=8) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2024/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=24) - Q14 (6 marks): microwave - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2024/LC098GLP014EV.pdf#page=7) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2024/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=9) ### 2023 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2023/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2023/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=16) - Q3 (50 marks): food hygiene, food storage - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2023/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=3) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2023/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=13) - Q4 (50 marks): insurance, environment - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2023/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2023/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=14) - Q13 (6 marks): microwave, consumer studies - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2023/LC098GLP014EV.pdf#page=7) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2023/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=9) ### 2022 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2022/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2022/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=17) - Q4 (50 marks): consumer rights, energy labelling - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2022/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2022/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=15) - Q13 (6 marks): textiles, consumer choice - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2022/LC098GLP014EV.pdf#page=7) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2022/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=10) ### 2021 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2021/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2021/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=15) - Q11 (6 marks): environment - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2021/LC098GLP014EV.pdf#page=6) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2021/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=7) - Q12 (6 marks): textiles - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2021/LC098GLP014EV.pdf#page=6) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2021/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=7) ### 2020 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2020/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2020/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=14) - Q4 (50 marks): consumer studies, microwave oven - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2020/LC098GLP039EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2020/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=12) - Q11 (6 marks): home management - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2020/LC098GLP014EV.pdf#page=6) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2020/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=7) ### 2019 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2019/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=9) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2019/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=15) - Q1 (6 marks): nutrition - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2019/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=2) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2019/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=4) - Q4 (50 marks): insurance, environment - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2019/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=8) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2019/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=12) ### 2018 - Q1 (80 marks): water conservation - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2018/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=9) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2018/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=14) - Q12 (6 marks): home management - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2018/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2018/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=7) ### 2017 - Q1 (80 marks): energy - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2017/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=9) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2017/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=14) - Q4 (50 marks): consumer studies, refrigeration - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2017/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=8) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2017/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=12) - Q10 (6 marks): textiles - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2017/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=4) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2017/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=6) - Q11 (6 marks): consumer studies, energy labelling - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2017/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2017/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=7) ### 2016 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2016/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=9) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2016/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=15) - Q11 (6 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2016/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=5) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2016/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=7) ### 2015 - Q1 (80 marks) - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2015/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=9) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2015/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=13) - Q2 (40 marks): fashion design, synthetic fibres, commercial patterns - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2015/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=10) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2015/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=15) - Q4 (50 marks): consumer studies, methods of payment, consumer redress - [Paper](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/exampapers/2015/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=8) · [Marking scheme](https://www.examinations.ie/archive/markingschemes/2015/LC098GLP000EV.pdf#page=11) ## Related - 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