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Offering students a hybrid Leaving Cert 'fairest thing to do'

Offering students a hybrid Leaving Cert 'fairest thing to do' — Talks on this year’s State exams continue between Department of Education officials, the State Examinations Commission, and the teaching unions. File Photo: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022 - 03:21

Jess Casey, Education Correspondent

A motion will be brought to the Dáil today calling on the Minister for Education to provide Leaving Cert students with a choice between accredited grades and written examinations.

It comes as talks on this year’s State exams continue between Department of Education officials, the State Examinations Commission, and the teaching unions.

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