59 year old Tony Moloney - who hid his illiteracy for most of his life - says learning to read and write has changed his whole world.

Alan Hand from Abbeyleix is studying for his Leaving Cert at 38, after being out of work for the past three years.

The National Adult Learning Organisation, AONTAS, is holding a meeting of adult learners today in Dublin to discuss possible ways of improving the system.

Tony describes learning to read & write after keeping his illiteracy secret for 53 years. @TodayFMNews at 1. @Aontas pic.twitter.com/M390GxGOPN

— Helen Vaughan (@HelenVaughan24) February 26, 2016

Helen Vaughan reports.