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09/09/2015
Minister Congratulates Junior Cert Students
The Minister for Education & Skills has congratulated the 59,522 students who will receive their Junior Certificate results today.
Minister Jan O'Sullivan said: "I want to congratulate all those who are receiving their Junior Certificate exams results today. I hope that your results reflect the hard work you have put into your studies and give you a solid foundation to continue your studies in the coming years.
"I would like to acknowledge the work of the teachers in preparing their students over the three year cycle and also acknowledge the key role that parents and the wider family play in supporting the students."
The numbers taking the optional Irish has risen from 339 in 2007 to 16,529 this year. Also, the numbers sitting the optional oral in other languages, such as Spanish and Italian have also increased.
(CD)
Minister Jan O'Sullivan said: "I want to congratulate all those who are receiving their Junior Certificate exams results today. I hope that your results reflect the hard work you have put into your studies and give you a solid foundation to continue your studies in the coming years.
"I would like to acknowledge the work of the teachers in preparing their students over the three year cycle and also acknowledge the key role that parents and the wider family play in supporting the students."
The numbers taking the optional Irish has risen from 339 in 2007 to 16,529 this year. Also, the numbers sitting the optional oral in other languages, such as Spanish and Italian have also increased.
(CD)
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