Mr. Sean O'Sullivan:

The leaving certificate system seems to create a degree of unnecessary specialisation. We need generalists who are able to be problem solvers and extremely talented across a range of areas. The job one obtains when one graduates from college will not be the same five years later. It will be slightly different. One might perhaps be managing something differently or the job may be broader in nature. One's career changes. Our careers should be broad but with specialisation, where necessary. The focus of the leaving certificate system seems to be that we should create niche degrees which will attract more highly qualified students. We should have more selective and wide open colleges for different quality candidates.