Leaving Cert students in Carlow and Kilkenny set to get results on September 3rd

The Education Minister’s being urged to reconsider the release date for Leaving Cert results this year.

Hundreds across Carlow and Kilkenny face into the state exams with results due to be out on Friday September 3rd, but the Labour Party says mid-August would be more practical.

It says the later date will delay the start of the academic year and create more anxiety for students.

Labour education spokesperson, Aodhan O’Riordain, says the current date isn’t workable.

But Norma Foley says giving the option to students of sitting the exams, taking accredited grades or a combination of both will lead to a delay in issuing the results, meaning they’ll not be available until September due to the demands on the system.