Leaving Cert students are set to sit traditional exams for the first time in two years, as part of the Government's bid to address grade inflation.
Minister for Education Normal Foley will bring the proposal before Cabinet this morning to be reviewed by senior ministers.
The plan sees a return of traditional exams but with greater choice on papers.
The Ombudsman for Children, opposition parties and sixth year students have all been calling for the hybrid leaving cert to go ahead again this year.
My message tonight to Leaving Cert students who campaigned so brilliantly for #HybridLC2022. pic.twitter.com/XhTeteGlYB
— Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (@AodhanORiordain) January 31, 2022
It's a similar system to what was in place last year, where students had the option of accepting an accredited grade or sitting an exam.
Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner Daniel McConnell says grade inflation and college places were major factors in the Government's decision.
Last year an additional 1,000 college places were created, which he says is not sustainable in the long run.
Meanwhile the CAO deadline for higher education course applications will close at 5pm today.
65,535 applications were registered by the close of yesterday's deadline, with today's applications costing €45.
