Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

However, we must change the structure of it. The Deputy has made the point himself - I agree with him - that the responsibility does not just lie with the Government. The Deputy recognises the need for change and it cannot be changed without the co-operation, willingness and support of teaching professionals. What was on the table was an original proposition from the former Minister, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, and that has been changed by the Minister, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, having engaged with the teachers. These are young people who are doing their junior certificate examination and it is a system that must change. To assess 40% of the work of a junior certificate pupil is not beyond the professional competency of any teacher.

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