The Education Minister has congratulated the almost 58-thousand Leaving Cert students who will receive their exam results today.

One student has got nine A1s, while eight have got 8 A1s.

There's also been a large increase in ordinary level maths grades.

Students can collect their results from their schools, or online from noon on examinations.ie.

Minister Jan O'Sullivan said that this marks the end of a long wait for students and parents.