Leaving Cert: 'Detailed guidance material' to be given to schools tomorrow, Minister says

Leaving Cert grades will not be based on mock exams or Junior cycle grades, the Education Minister has confirmed.

Speaking in the Dáil, Joe McHugh confirmed that Dr Áine Lawlor, former Director of the Teaching Council, has agreed to chair the Independent Steering Committee on Calculated Grades and will oversee the "quality and integrity" of the system, which will replace the State exams.