Teachers 'very, very concerned' about plan to move Leaving Cert Irish Paper 1 to fifth year

As part of Leaving Cert reforms, students entering fifth year from September will take Leaving Cert Irish and English Paper 1s at the end of the year. File picture: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

Teachers have grave concerns about plans to move Leaving Cert Irish Paper 1, warning it may hinder students' ability to acquire the language effectively.

As part of Leaving Cert reforms, students entering fifth year from September will take Leaving Cert Irish and English Paper 1s at the end of the year.