The Leaving Cert debate has once again been thrust into the open recently with the publication of the report from the HEA/NCCA to the Minister for Education and Skills. The findings of this report could have huge implications on both second and third level in Ireland. 

Whilst we welcome the HEA/NCCA report as an example of a commitment by both bodies to address this issue, we believe that there are issues with both its recommendations, and alternative solutions that are missing from the document. 

TCDSU believe that a lottery system disincentivises students, the introduction of  more generic courses at third level will simply push the problem from second to third level and that the introduction of graduate only entry would severely impact the ability of students to access professional courses, particularly in light of the decision to cut postgraduate supports in the 2012 budget. 

Given the continuous references to the fact that the Leaving Certificate is not, of itself, sufficient to determine the potential…

Opening hoursTimes and dates of opening are provisisonal and may be subject to change, so the most reliable source of information is the library website. Simply visit www.tcd.ie/library/opening-hours NB: The Library is now open on Sunday in Hilary Term The different sources of booksUndergraduate Lending Collection LEN in BLU Libararies - four week or one week (with yellow spot) loanS-LE in the Hamilton Library - one week loanSJ in the John Stearne Medical Library - one week loanMUS LEN in the Ussher Library - one week loanClosed Access Collection - Stacks These items are in storrage, either on campus or…