'This shouldn't have happened': Around 6,500 students received lower grades, admits minister

'This shouldn't have happened, and will be distressing for students who thought this process was complete,' said Education minister Norma Foley as she detailed errors in Leaving Cert calculated grades system. 'On behalf of the department, I want to apologise sincerely for the situation and the upset it will cause.' Picture: Maxwells

Students have once again been left in limbo after the education minister revealed errors in the Leaving Cert calculated grades system — a week after she was first advised of the issue.

The full impact of these errors has not yet been confirmed, but the Department of Education believes that approximately 6,500 students received lower grades than they should have as a result of two flaws in the system.