Coughlan: Points system is fairest route to college

THE points system remains the fairest way to determine college entry and does not need to be reformed, according to Education Minister Mary Coughlan.

As almost 57,900 students collect their Leaving Certificate results this morning, the Tánaiste ruled out any changes to the existing system despite findings of a recent ESRI study which highlighted the huge stress it places on students.

Ms Coughlan said the harsh reality of life is that “you will always have pressure” and the current system had been examined by the Points Commission in 1999 and found to be the most appropriate.