Pointing the way

The points system has served Ireland well but change is needed to encourage positive educational values — not just for college but for lifelong learning, writes Ned Costello

EDUCATION is an immensely powerful force which enriches lives and is the cornerstone of civilised society.

Ireland has a rich tradition of respect for education. One of our great successes has been the progressive democratisation of education, turning both second and subsequently third level from elite to mass-participation systems.