Predicted Leaving Certificate grades spark fears of legal action

Education Minister Joe McHugh has admitted the State could be opening itself up to legal action from student's and parents over the decision taken to predict their grades to avoid students having to sit down to do their exams.

Eighteen year old quadruplets Shauna, Amy, Kellie and Katie with their friends Abby Fay, Rebecca Hayes, Aisling Hurley and Jenny Kelleher, all pupils of Kinsale Community School react to the news that this year’s leaving certificate examination is called off. Picture Dan Linehan

Additional reporting: Aoife Moore