Mallow students in walk-out protest over Leaving Cert uncertainty

The Education Minister Norma Foley recognised the disruption students have faced and committed to further meetings with stakeholders

Sixth year pupils looking for leaving cert reform protest at the Patrician Academy Secondary School in Mallow, Co Cork. Pictures: Dan Linehan

Students and parents share a "common sentiment" that a 'hybrid' Leaving Cert be re-introduced this year, according to their two national representative groups.

The National Parents Council is supporting students in their call for the reintroduction of a hybrid model for this Leaving Cert. It comes as further talks took place on Thursday in relation to this year’s State exams.