Joint Committee on Education to resume its examination of Leaving Certificate reform with academics

Dr Áine Hyland, Professor Emeritus in Education University College Cork (UCC); Professor Anne Looney, Executive Dean, Institute of Education, Dublin City University (DCU); Professor Michael O’Leary, Prometric Chair in Assessment, Director of the Centre for Assessment Research, Policy and Practice in Education, Institute of Education, DCU; Dr Jim Gleeson, Adjunct Professor, School of Policy and Practice, DCU; are due to attend the committee.

Speaking in advance of the meeting, Cathaoirleach, Paul Kehoe TD, said: “The Committee will continue its examination of Leaving Certificate Reform with a panel of distinguished academics, all of whom are widely regarded in education circles."

The Cathaoirleach added. “From remote learning, technological advancement and accredited grades – the pandemic has shown us the limits of a one-size-fits all approach to assessment and the pressing need to modernise and reform the Leaving Certificate.” 

“The Joint Committee looks forward to hearing the expert insights and views on Leaving Certificate reform from a panel of highly regarded experts in Irish Education”  

The Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad. 

You can view the meeting in Committee Room 2 on the Oireachtas website. 

More information can be found on the dedicated Committee Webpage. Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.