From Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD today congratulated students as they received their Leaving Certificate exam results.
Minister O’Donovan said:
"Today is unique day in the lives of thousands of young people across Ireland as they receive their Leaving Certificate results.
"I want to congratulate and commend them on all the hard work they have done to get this far as they prepare to take the next step on the path to their chosen career.
"As ever at this time of year, there will be many who will be celebrating their success in the exams, while others may be feeling disappointed.
"However, I want to reassure everyone that, while it is a significant day, the Leaving Cert results do not define you as a person, and even if you didn’t do as well as you hoped, there are a variety of different pathways available to your chosen studies and dream career.
“There are so many opportunities available now for students, including FET and PLC courses, more than 70 different apprenticeships, and of course the new unified tertiary degree courses, which allow students to earn a degree outside of the CAO system.
"Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of so many young people, but it is just one new chapter and I really want to remind everyone receiving their results today that education is now, more than ever, a lifelong journey.
"There are constantly new courses and pathways being developed, and my Department and I will continue to drive these new initiatives so that every person in Ireland can reach their full potential.
"Congratulations again to everyone receiving their results today and I wish you the very best in whatever it is you choose to do next.”
For information on all the different higher education, further education and apprenticeship opportunities go here .
Details on the new unified tertiary courses can be found here .