Questioning The Future Of Ireland’s Leaving Cert Exams

Viral is a podcast series looking at the spread of COVID 19 as it continues to affect Ireland and the international world in a growing capacity. One of the lingering questions throughout the duration of this crisis, has been what will happen with this years leaving cert students, who in regular circumstances would be exactly 5 weeks away from sitting down to write English Paper One. Episode 23 of Viral COVID - 19  looks at whether there is any way to conduct this summer’s years examinations in a safe and equitable manner, and investigates what the pandemic teaches us about the pathway to higher education here in Ireland. Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fail’s spokesperson on Education discusses why in his eyes a complete cancellation of this summers examinations is the only fair outcome for students, and Cecilia Munro, President of Ballyfermot of Education discusses her opinions on how COVID 19 offers a potential to revamp the Irish Second and Third Level education sector. Produced by UrbanMediaHosted by Ian DoyleMusic by Psykick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.