Numbers sitting exams in prisons down to 102

Among those getting their Junior Certificate results yesterday were more than 100 students who sat their exams in prisons.

The number of prisoners taking Junior Certificate papers has fallen from 141 last year and 108 in 2012 to 102 this year.

Some may have left prison since finishing the exams: For example, the person who did so at Cork Prison in June is no longer serving there.