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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Could this be the most controversial set of Leaving Cert results in history?

The class of 2025 has been awarded fewer top grades as grade deflation is introduced for the first t...
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4:45 PM - 22 Aug 2025



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Could this be the most controversial set of Leaving Cert results in history?

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Today FM

4:45 PM - 22 Aug 2025

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The class of 2025 has been awarded fewer top grades as grade deflation is introduced for the first time since the 2020 inflation.

The proportion of H1s is down by 2.6% and  O1s down by 2.1% compared to last year. Questions are now being asked about what this will mean for CAO offers next week.

Matt was joined by Irish Times Education Columnist and Guidance Counsellor Brian Mooney and President of Teacher Union Ireland Anthony Quinn to discuss the results


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