Today is the third day of the state examinations.
Leaving certificate students are currently sitting their geography paper.
Meanwhile those in the Junior cert are taking their history exam.
There have been arguments that the state exams do not fully reflect students full capabilities.
Panelist on this mornings Nine ’til Noon show, Dr Peter O’Rourke says the pressure of the exams can have positive aspects:
Meanwhile former Donegal footballer and sports columnist Eamon McGee says too much emphases is placed on being ‘book smart’:
