LISTEN BACK: Monaghan ASTI member says Leaving Cert model is wrong

A local teacher says he is angry over the idea that any Leaving Certificate examination would be considered for students in Fifth Year. ASTI members are strongly opposing proposals to hold Leaving Cert English and Irish Paper One in Fifth Year and are discussing the matter in detail at this week's annual conference.

Enda Tourish - an Irish teacher and member of the Monaghan ASTI branch spoke to the Wider View this week.  He began by highlighting how 'wrong' the model is wrong and how it can't continue.