10 Leaving Cert pupils earn eight A1s

The increased number of high performers in this year's Leaving Cert will give rise to further concerns over standards in the State exams.

A total of 10 pupils achieved eight A1s, another 39 secured seven A1s and 92 teenagers scored six A1s - 600 points.

However, principal of Hewitt College in Cork Patricia McGrath said exams are not being "dumbed down".

"To get A1s in (a number of subjects) is not easy…You have to be a very good student," she said.