Leaving Cert Dropouts Down Slightly | Dublin News

School dropout rates dip slightly as 90% of students from the 2018 cohort complete their Leaving Cert—down from pandemic highs but still strong. Over 6,400 students left before finishing, mostly between first and second year. Meath leads with 92% completion, while Roscommon and Dublin lag below 87%. Early leavers’ next steps remain unknown. Globally, Ireland ranks second in EU youth secondary education attainment, and the gender gap in completion has narrowed. Education investments are being hailed as a key driver of this resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4676fa1c52d768aa