Longer term planning and investment — and top management involvement in upskilling programmes — is required to sustain the jobs market, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

Reforms to the college entry system that reward students for attempting tougher exams have led to a spike in numbers taking higher level in most Leaving Certificate subjects.

The next big wait for most students getting results today is on the offer of third-level college places from next Monday.

Claire McGee loves her very long, richly-coloured brown hair.