Mr. Ryan Sharpe:

Small changes are not good enough. A new initiative brought in for a subject every few years does not equate to change. Adding to a fundamentally flawed system does not change it. What we need is complete reform.

We have heard from submissions that have been made that the leaving certificate may take ten, 20 or 30 years to enact. This is not good enough. In its current format it is not fit for purpose and is arguably causing more harm than good. It is time for a complete overhaul. It is time to rethink the system. I thank the committee for its time and attention. We look forward to discussing our experiences and opinions with members and are happy to answer any question they may have.