Feargal Quinn (Independent)

The leaving certificate applied programme is particularly close to my heart. It got very little attention when the media concentrated on the leaving certificate examinations in recent weeks. The leaving certificate applied programme identifies intelligences that are not measured in a traditional academic way. It is not getting enough publicity or worthy attention. It enables a large number of teenagers to develop confidence and the ability to step into jobs. Once they have confidence, they are able to add benefits to the community as well.