German and Construction Leaving Cert papers well received

Tens of thousands of Leaving and Junior Certificates completed relatively straightforward German exams yesterday - experts say the papers contained “no massive surprises” and would have suited the majority of students.

“The texts on the Higher Level Leaving Cert paper were absolutely fine. There was nothing that would have caused major consternation for students,” said Patrick Kavanagh from the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI).

The first text centred on an old woman was about to turn 100 and wanted to organise a flight in a small airplane to fulfill a lifelong dream. The second text was about a student who had just done the Leaving Cert and wanted to go to music school.