Mr. Dalton Tattan:

The NCCA, which has led on this and worked up the review report, has had very extensive levels of engagement through public consultations. This has included focus group meetings and school-based engagement. At every stage in the development process, students have had an opportunity to be involved. I agree 100% with the Senator that the student voice should be central to our thinking and to the development of the senior cycle. One of the striking things about the accredited grades process in the leaving certificate is students' very effective articulation of their needs and the approaches they want to see. We have continued to have regular engagement with organisations like the ISSU, which we find hugely beneficial in terms of developing our thinking.