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  • 07 Sep 202007 September, 2020 - Minister Foley congratulates over 60,000 students who will receive Leaving Certificate results today
  • 01 Sep 202001 September, 2020 – Minister Foley announces details of Calculated Grades model for Leaving Certificate 2020 and Minister Harris confirms the provision of 1,250 additional places in certain high-demand programmes in higher education institutions
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