Harney suggests Leaving points change

The Tanaiste has said the Leaving Cert points system may have to be changed in order to address the growing shortage of high-tech graduates.

The Tanaiste has said the Leaving Cert points system may have to be changed in order to address the growing shortage of high-tech graduates.

Ms Harney said international business leaders have voiced their concerns over the fall-off in the numbers studying physics and chemistry in Ireland.

She said a reform of the points set-up may be one way of improving the situation.

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