Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Last night, a motion on providing a hybrid-option leaving certificate for 2022 students was defeated. The Tánaiste will be aware that many students who submitted projects may have already suffered from Covid, been in isolation until 14 January and missed their deadlines. They carry that dilemma with them right through to June. It is fair to say that one more time is what is required. Students have a legitimate expectation that legislators like us will provide for their educational future. The disruption of Covid and what it has caused, whether it is teachers missing or students themselves, means they deserve to be able to avail of the hybrid option one more time. I ask that this be given to them as soon as practically possible for the sake of their mental health and their families' well-being.

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