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Sitting State exams will cost over €100 per student Alamy Stock Photo

Should Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle fees be abolished?

State exam fees are due to be reinstated next year.

AFTER BEING WAIVED in previous years, secondary school exam fees are set to be reinstated in 2026.

The State exam fees will cost €116 for the Leaving Certificate and €109 for the Junior Cycle.

Sinn Féin TD Pat Buckley has called on the government to permanently scrap the fees. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast this morning, Buckley said that while there are costs involved in running the exams, many families will struggle to afford them.

So, today we’re asking: Do you think State exam fees should be abolished?


Poll Results:

Yes (5189)
No (861)
Unsure (211)

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