Despite a cost-of-living crisis that continues to squeeze households, the Government have confirmed the reintroduction of Junior and Leaving Certificate examination fees for 2026.
Families will once again have to pay €116 per Leaving Certificate candidate and €109 per Junior Cycle candidate. This is going to hit families hard, many of whom are already struggling to keep pace with energy bills, rising rents and mortgage costs.
Sinn Féin has consistently argued that education must be free and accessible to all. We are calling on the Minister to reverse this decision immediately.