Almost 62,000 students nationwide have received their Leaving Cert results. The grades the class of 2023 get today have been adjusted in line with the inflated grades last year.
The State Examinations Commission was instructed to ensure there was "no cliff edge" this year. The HSE meanwhile has called on everyone to make sure tonight is a safe night of celebrations.
Professor Bobby Smyth says it's an opportunity for parents to start a discussion about alcohol.
"Those of us who are older have a bit more life experience under our belts," he explained.
"Leaving Cert students are about 18/19 and some may have been out quite a bit already over the summer and perhaps before that. For others, it's going to be a relatively new experience so it's important for results students to embark into the night carefully in a planned and thoughtful manner and to have a back-up plan such as a charged phone to get in touch with parents or assistance."
