Green Party TD says any algorithm used for Leaving Cert grades should be published

Green Party TD Patrick Costello said any algorithm used for Leaving Cert grades should be published. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A government TD said the Minister for Education needs to "act now" to make sure the Ireland's predictive grading plan is seen to be fair to students.

The Green Party's Patrick Costello said the algorithm used in England and Scotland has "disproportionately affected" students in disadvantaged areas.