Taoiseach calls for Leaving Cert reform and warns of permanent price hikes

He said the Government is determined to do everything it can to help families, businesses and to protect jobs.

Taoiseach Michael Martin TD speaking to the media at the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis in the RDS Dublin. Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Leaving Cert has to be reformed and has warned some price rises in recent months will be permanent during his speech to the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis.

In his closing address, Mr Martin addressed Covid-19, health, housing, education, the cost-of-living, the climate and culture and identity.