Teachers demand 'full investigation' of Leaving Cert grading issue

Ann Piggott, president of the ASTI, who said teachers are "very concerned" about the impact of this issue on the Leaving Cert class of 2020. File Picture: Larry Cummins

Teachers and principals were left shocked and disappointed by the news that two errors have been found in the Leaving Cert calculated grades process. 

Teachers took part in the calculated grades process in good faith and they were reassured that it would be robust and fair, according to Ann Piggott, the president of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland.