Leaving Cert 'was never truly equitable', says Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin's education spokesman Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called for a hybrid Leaving Cert of calculated grades and written examinations.

The Leaving Certificate was never truly equitable even before the pandemic and reflects existing inequalities and injustice that exist in Irish society, the Dáil has heard.

Sinn Féin's education spokesman Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire made the claim as part of his motion calling for a hybrid Leaving Cert of calculated grades and written examinations.