It has been reported that students will sit a traditional Leaving Cert this year. There would be "some elements of choice" this year under the plans due to be approved by Cabinet this morning. Brian Mooney Guidance Counsellor, Irish Times Columnist and Editor of Education Matters Yearbook spoke to us on the show this morning.#

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