Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome all of the witnesses. It is really good to hear enthusiasm in the Department's approach to this.

We know that leaving certificate reform is urgently required, particularly in light of all that has happened over the past couple of years. One of the silver linings of what happened over the past couple of years is the acceleration of digitalisation and the move to doing a great deal more online. In our work life, as well as our study life, we have moved to a process of doing more things online, to looking at more flexible ways of learning and, as highlighted, the importance of continuous assessment. We have heard from previous contributors of the importance of ensuring we have a fair and balanced examination process.

Will Mr. Tattan outline the three top opportunities for students in this reform? In other words, from the point of view of the Department of Education, taking into account its positive approach in this, what are the three top opportunities that would benefit students ahead?