This percentage increases to 40 in the cases of design and communications graphics, 50 in the case of technology and the recently introduced physical education curriculum, and 60 in the Leaving Cert Vocational Programme. The continental languages subject awards 25 per cent to orals with Irish allocating 40 per cent. A major concern raised by the research finding is the effect of the CAO points system on teaching and learning. Ireland’s movement to a more balanced academic/vocational model of post-second level education is gathering pace, with programmes being launched in insurance, taxation, financial services, pharmaceuticals, chefing and so on. Public perception seems to be out of sync with the reality of the Leaving Cert, and its function in educational progression.

Source: The Irish Times March 31, 2019 23:03 UTC